Just like many major cities around the world, including Sydney, London, and New York, Dubai traditionally rings in the New Year with a series of grand fireworks displays. The annual New Year’s Eve fireworks in Dubai are among the most spectacular in the world, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors from all corners of the globe.
At the stroke of midnight, breathtaking fireworks shows are organized at various iconic locations across the city, including the Burj Khalifa, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Festival City, Ain Dubai, the Burj Al Arab, and Dubai Marina. These displays are often accompanied by advanced light and drone shows. In addition to the numerous fireworks displays, Dubai offers a wide range of activities and events to bid farewell to the year in style, such as chic beach parties, dinner cruises, and exclusive dining experiences with views of the fireworks. This article will provide you with everything you need to know about celebrating New Year’s Eve in Dubai, including the popular Burj Khalifa fireworks show.
Burj Khalifa Fireworks Show
One of the most renowned New Year’s Eve events in Dubai is the fireworks display at the Burj Khalifa, the tallest skyscraper in the world. Each year, an impressive fireworks and light show is held around this iconic building in the heart of Dubai, which is also broadcast live on platforms like YouTube, reaching millions of viewers worldwide.
The New Year’s Eve show at the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall is a masterpiece of choreography, seamlessly combining fireworks, lasers, and music. This spectacular display has set multiple world records in the past. For example, during the 2015 New Year’s Eve celebration, a massive LED light show on the Burj Khalifa set a new world record. Similarly, in 2018, hundreds of thousands of LED lights were integrated into the New Year’s Eve show, and this special light and LED display has since become an annual tradition during the New Year’s celebrations at the Burj Khalifa.
Traditionally, the Burj Khalifa fireworks are accompanied by a dazzling performance by the Dubai Fountain, with water jets soaring up to 150 meters high. The combination of the fountain’s breathtaking display with fireworks launched from the world’s tallest building and surrounding skyscrapers creates an unforgettable New Year’s Eve experience.
Best Locations to View the Burj Khalifa Fireworks
There are several spots around the Burj Khalifa where you can enjoy the traditional New Year’s Eve fireworks display. Burj Park is undoubtedly the best location to watch the show, though it requires special tickets, which can be purchased on dubai.platinumlist.net. Downtown Dubai and the promenade by the Dubai Mall are among the most popular free viewing spots, attracting tens of thousands of visitors annually. Other great places to see the fireworks without a ticket include the areas near Vida Downtown Hotel, Manzil Downtown Hotel, Palace Downtown Hotel, Address Downtown Hotel, Souk Al Bahar, Dubai Opera, Address Sky View Hotel, and Address Dubai Mall Hotel.
For a more expansive view, restaurants and lounges in locations like Souk Al Bahar, Dubai Mall, and along the promenade are excellent options. Many hotels and restaurants offer special New Year’s Eve packages that provide a perfect vantage point for the fireworks and the Burj Khalifa.
Keep in mind that tens of thousands of people flock to Downtown Dubai on New Year’s Eve to witness the spectacular light and fireworks show around the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall. It’s best to arrive in the area before 6:00 PM to secure a good spot close to the show. Roads around the Burj Khalifa are typically closed to traffic around 6:00 PM to accommodate the massive crowds of spectators.
Tickets for the Burj Khalifa Fireworks Show – New Year’s Eve 2025
Looking to celebrate an unforgettable New Year’s Eve in Dubai at the Burj Khalifa? To view the fireworks show up close in Downtown Dubai, you’ll need tickets. On December 31st, Burj Park will be closed off and accessible only to those with tickets. This special “front-row” area offers the best view of the Burj Khalifa fireworks. While the rest of Downtown Dubai provides free viewing spots, the view of the Burj Khalifa may be limited due to the many skyscrapers in the area.
Fireworks Viewing with Drinks and Dinner
Would you like to enjoy the fireworks from one of the best spots in Downtown Dubai on an exclusive floating private deck, complete with an authentic Thai dinner for up to 100 guests? Book your tickets for the unique Thiptara Countdown Dinner on the Exclusive Floating Deck experience. It’s not cheap, but it promises to be an unforgettable evening!
Tickets are priced at 2000 dollar per person and can be reserved online through GetYourGuide. The price includes dinner, access to the exclusive deck near the Burj Khalifa with panoramic views of the fireworks, and unlimited drinks throughout the night.
Livestream New Year’s Eve Burj Khalifa
Each year, Dubai’s stunning New Year’s Eve event attracts millions of viewers worldwide, both on-site and via livestreams, offering an unforgettable way to ring in the new year. Not in Dubai for New Year’s Eve but don’t want to miss the spectacular fireworks show at the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall? Through the livestream below or the website mydubainewyear.emaar.com, you can experience the Downtown Dubai fireworks display live and watch as Dubai welcomes 2025.
Dubai operates in a different time zone than the Netherlands, meaning New Year’s Eve arrives earlier there. Dubai is three hours ahead of Dutch time, so at 9:00 PM in the Netherlands, it’s already New Year’s in Dubai. If the embedded YouTube player above isn’t working properly, visit the Downtown Dubai YouTube page or mydubainewyear.emaar.com to watch the Burj Khalifa New Year’s Eve fireworks show live.
Burj Al Arab Fireworks Show
Most people will travel to Downtown Dubai during in Dubai to witness the spectacular light and fireworks display around the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall. We recommend to travel on time to the Burj Khalifa to make sure you have a good spot to see the firework. If you want the best view you can also book a diner package at one of the many restaurants in Downtown Dubai. The roads around the Burj Khalifa are closed at six o’clock for all traffic to make room for the large number of spectators that come to Downtown Dubai to witness the spectacular fireworks show at the Burj Khalifa.
Atlantis The Palm New Year’s Eve firework
The Atlantis hotel on the Palm Jumeirah island welcomes the new year with a huge fireworks display. For those who don’t have tickets to one of the parties in the Atlantis hotel, the fireworks show can also be viewed from the 11 kilometer long Boardwalk that runs around the entire Palm Jumeirah island. Access to the Boardwalk is free from the Rixos The Palm Dubai hotel on the eastern tip of the island to One & Only The Palm on the westernmost point of the Palm Jumeirah island. Or you can view the fireworks show from the The Pointe shopping center which is at the tip of the palm tree.
Al Seef firework display
In the new Al Seef district at the Dubai Creek you can see a spectacular fireworks show for the first time ever. In addition to a fireworks show that will be light up above the water of the Dubai Creek, the Al Seef festival is in full swing during New Year’s Eve. The district will be completely transformed into a big party with a carnival, live music, a waterfront market and an outdoor cinema.
Firework at Dubai Festival City
The Dubai Festival City shopping center welcomes 2025 with a spectacular fireworks show above Festival Bay which will be interspersed with a number of musical performances and shows from the Imagine light and image show. The firework display at the Dubai Festival City is free to visit from 7 pm and starts with a special IMAGINE show followed by a live band with Katie Elle Jackson at half past nine.
Festival Bay will be lit up several times in the evening with a big fireworks show. From 9 pm there will be firework every hour to warm up to the big final show at midnight to welcome the new year. On 31 December, many restaurants located in and outside of Dubai Festival City and Festival City waterfront offer special New Year’s packages that guarantee the best view of the fireworks shows and the Imagine New Year’s Eve show.
During the old and new show at Festival City you can also take a ride in the Festival Wheel Ferris wheel. Due to safety, it is expected that the Ferris wheel will be closed during the fireworks shows itself.
New Year’s Eve at The Beach
In the Dubai Marina you can enjoy a spectacular fireworks show at The Beach where the fireworks will be shot above the sea. This gives you a panoramic view of the firework display from both the beach and the boulevard. In combination with the enormous Ain Dubai Ferris wheel this will be a spectacular sight! The fireworks show at The Beach will be combined with an LED light show which will start at midnight together with the firework display.
Specially for New Year’s Eve, the restaurants and shops in The Beach have extended the opening hours. The shops close at 1 am and the restaurants and cafes will close at 2 am. Almost all restaurants at The Beach have special New Year’s Eve packages with food, drinks and a unique view at the firework display. For more information about the firework show at The Beach, visit the website www. thebeach.ae .
Firework display at Global Village
You can also visit Global Village or the Dubai Festival City Mall foR A spectacular firework show during New Year’s Eve in Dubai. This year Global Village organizes the largest fireworks show ever with no less than seven fireworks shows spread throughout the evening. Between 8 pm and 1 am there will be fireworks shows that are in time with New Year’s Eve celebrations around the world. The park is open from 4 pm until 2 am, tickets will be priced at the regular entry cost of just Dhs15. More information can be found on the Global Village website: www.globalvillage.ae .
Dubai New Year Eve Cruise
In Dubai you have the chance to watch the fireworks in a very special way. With this unique boat trip you can start the new year well and see the beautiful fireworks from a luxury boat while enjoying snacks and drinks. During this 3-hour boat trip you can watch the fireworks from Dubai’s iconic buildings including the fireworks show at the Atlantis hotel, the Burj Al Arab and the Palm Jumeirah island. Would you like to start the new year with this unforgettable boat trip? Tickets for the 3-hour New Year’s Eve yacht tour cost 321 euros per person. The price includes a three-hour boat trip and drinks. You can reserve the tickets online at GetYourGuide.
Click here to book your Dubai New Years Eve Cruise
In addition to the above boat trip during new years eve, many more New Year’s Eve cruises are organized in Dubai. Below we have listed the best ones for you.
New Year’s Eve Fireworks Cruise
Price per person: 124 euros
Includes: Dinner buffet, drinks and pick-up service
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New Year’s Eve Cruise Fireworks and Buffet Dinner
Price per person: 322 euros
Includes: Dinner buffet, drinks and pick-up service
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New Year’s Eve Marina Dhow Dinner Cruise
Price per person: 347 euros
Includes: Dhow cruise, dinner buffer and unlimited drinks
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Ocean Empress NYE Cruise with Dinner and Fireworks
Price per person: 245 euros
Includes: Cruise in the Dubai Marina, dinner buffer and open bar with wide choice of drinks
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New Year’s Eve cruise with dinner & fireworks
Price per person: 245 euros
Includes: Cruise in Dubai Marina and along Palm Jumeirah and Bluewaters Island, shows with live entertainment, international buffet dinner and unlimited soft drinks
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New Year fireworks cruise in Dubai
Price per person: 359 euros
Includes: 3-hour cruise on a boat with up to 10 people and unlimited drinks
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New Year’s Eve Fireworks Show Boat Tour
Price per person: 247 euros
Includes: Cruise on a boat and unlimited drinks
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