As the UAE edges closer to the start of 2026, preparations are quietly gathering pace for one of the region’s most closely watched nights. In Dubai, New Year’s Eve is no longer anchored to a single countdown or a single crowd. Instead, the night stretches across the city — from waterfront promenades to downtown streets — each area marking midnight in its own way.
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Dubai New Year Fireworks 2026: All 48 Locations Lighting Up The Sky
From skyscrapers to beaches, golf clubs to desert resorts, Dubai is celebrating New Year’s Eve across every possible destination with fireworks and here are the front-row seat locations.
Here is the full confirmed list of venues where fireworks will welcome 2026, organized by area to help you plan your night:
Iconic Landmarks & Downtown
- Burj Khalifa
- Dubai Frame (Zabeel Park)
- Dubai Festival City
- Dubai Creek Harbour
- Al Seef (Dubai Creek)
- Palazzo Versace Dubai
- Park Hyatt Dubai
- Dubai International Stadium (Sports City)
Burj Al Arab & Jumeirah Coast
- Burj Al Arab
- Marsa Al Arab
- Jumeirah Beach Hotel
- Madinat Jumeirah
- Four Seasons Resort Jumeirah Beach
- Four Seasons Hotel – Nammos Restaurant
- Bulgari Resort & Residences
- Nikki Beach Resort & Spa
- J1 Beach – La Mer
Palm Jumeirah, Marina & Bluewaters
- Atlantis The Palm
- FIVE Palm Jumeirah
- Sofitel Dubai The Palm
- One & Only The Palm
- One & Only Royal Mirage
- Bluewaters – The Beach JBR
- Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa
- voco Monaco – The World Islands
Golf Courses & Green Communities
- Emirates Golf Club
- Topgolf Dubai
- Jumeirah Golf Estates
- Arabian Ranches Golf Club
- Address Montgomerie Dubai
- Trump International Golf Club
- Town Square – Nshama
Theme Parks & Global Attractions
- Global Village (7 countdowns throughout the night)
- Expo City Dubai
- Dubai Parks and Resorts
Desert & Adventure Spots
- Hatta (Hatta Sign)
- Bab Al Shams Desert Resort
- Al Marmoom Oasis
Drone Shows & Daily Nightly Displays
Drone shows remain a steady presence throughout the festive period. As part of the Dubai Shopping Festival, nightly performances using more than 1,000 LED drones continue over Bluewaters and JBR, adding a quieter, more visual counterpoint to traditional fireworks.
Beyond Dubai, the wider UAE is preparing its own statement moments. Ras Al Khaimah is expected to stage two major fireworks displays over Al Marjan Island and Al Hamra Bay, while Abu Dhabi plans to combine large-scale drone formations with its midnight shows.
Tips for Visitors
What this means for residents and visitors is choice — and planning. Roads around major venues will close from the afternoon of December 31, and public transport schedules will be adjusted accordingly. Arriving early isn’t just advice anymore; it’s part of the night’s rhythm.
As celebrations spill across shorelines, parks and city centers, the real change is how New Year’s Eve now unfolds in layers. In 2026, Dubai’s night sky won’t light up in one place — it will do so everywhere at once.
