More than 2.5m passengers used public transport in Dubai on New Year’s Eve
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Dubai
2025 New Year’s Eve: Global Village announces drone shows, fireworks countdown
The park’s gates will open from 4:00 PM to 2:00 AM
Abu Dhabi
2025 New Year’s Eve: Firework, drone shows announced, locations revealed
Record-breaking celebrations are set to be held across the country in emirates including Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah
Dubai
Dubai announces security plan for NYE 2025: 8,530 police officers, 1,145 patrols, major road closures
The security plan, unveiled during a press conference at InterContinental Dubai Festival City, divides the emirate into four operational sectors – North, Central, West, and Maritime – building on last year’s successful strategy
Burj Khalifa
Emaar offers ticketed New Year’s Eve celebration at Burj Park
Ticket holders will be able to experience an exclusive experience, including live entertainment, food counters and smooth traffic
Dubai
Global Village announces seven New Year’s Eve 2024 celebrations
The celebrations will take place in different pavilions, each offering a unique firework display every hour
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Sharjah bans New Year celebrations, fireworks in show of support for Gaza
Sharjah Police called on public support in enforcing the directive
Dubai New Year
Dubai New Year’s Eve 2024: RTA announces marine routes for best skyline view
‘New Year Trip’ is available under the area section and offers a choice between ferry, open abra, AC abra and water taxi
Burj Khalifa New Year Fireworks
Dubai New Year’s Eve 2024 fireworks: Burj Khalifa NYE display, tickets, details, fountain show
Dubai will light up the sky on New Year’s Eve with Burj Khalifa firework display
Burj Khalifa New Year Fireworks
Dubai New Year’s Eve 2024: Emaar announces tickets for Burj Khalifa firework show
Tickets will cost AED300 for adults and AED150 for children
Burj Khalifa New Year Fireworks
Dubai New Year’s Eve 2024: WhatsApp wishes to be displayed on Burj Khalifa
Messages can be shared from people all around the world in English or Arabic via the dedicated WhatsApp channel
Burj Khalifa New Year Fireworks
Dubai Police task force of 17,000+ secure an incident-free New Year
Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, praises his men and the Executive Committee
Address Downtown
Dubai diners splash AED621,000 on New Year’s Eve dinner in Downtown
A picture of the bill was posted on social media and has taken the internet by storm
Drones
UAE firework and drone show on New Year’s Eve breaks world records
Burj Khalifa was not the only place in the UAE to host record-breaking firework show on New Year’s Eve
Burj Khalifa
Dubai New Year: Burj Khalifa geared up for firework show
The iconic skyscraper is ready to ring in the New Year with 828 meters of fireworks
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi road closures, truck bans for New Year’s Eve
To ensure ease of mobility on December 31, rules have been announced by authorities
Abu Dhabi
UAE New Year record-breaking 40 minute firework display, drone show
The firework display will last for over 40 minutes and feature a 3000 drone show on December 31 from 4 PM till 2 AM