The best New Year's Eve I think we've had in Turkey was 2005/2006 at Anna Bar. We actually planned to spend it somewhere else but it was pretty rubbish so we left.
Absolutely buzzing in Anna, I can't imagine there were more Turkish revellers in any other seafront establishment, which was great (as the place we left was pretty much Brit only) - and the UK/Turkish blend was great.
You could eat or not, your choice, live music, belly dancer, great atmosphere, all the kids had a great time together, and it was just rather superb.
I think I will go see Mehmet to see what his plans are this year.