Dubai among the most popular cities for New Year's Eve celebrations

New Year's Eve is one of the most highly anticipated nights of the year worldwide when people come together to celebrate the last 12 months.

Whether you are partying the night away or watching one of many iconic fireworks displays, there are so many ways to welcome the new year.

And Dubai has everything ready to welcome 2025. The city has also issued a thorough guide to celebrate the New Year’s Eve.

Dubai is the third most popular city for New Year's Eve with 9,900 monthly Google searches.

Overall, Sydney ranks as the most popular New Year's Eve destination with 22,200 monthly Google searches. Dubai ranks as the most Instagrammable New Year's Eve destination, with stunning fireworks at the Burj Khalifa, Burj al Arab, and Palm Jumeirah. These celebrations have been shared 10,029 times under the hashtag #NewYearInDubai.

According to Travel bag experts despite Christmas being associated with colder weather "Dubai, for example, experiences 25°C temperatures in December but ranks as the fourth most picturesque festive destination with over 60,000 Instagram posts tagged #ChristmasinDubai."

Here are some of the fireworks and drone show locations for the New Year's celebrations in Dubai.
Burj Park

•Time: 11:59 PM

•Location: Burj Park – Opposite Burj Khalifa

Burj Al Arab

•Time: 11:59 PM

•Location: Burj Al Arab – Jumeirah

Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) Drones Show

•Time: 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM

•Location: Bluewaters and The Beach opposite Jumeirah Beach Residence

Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) Fireworks

•Time: 11:59 PM

•Location: Dubai Festival City Mall, Al Seef, Bluewaters, The Beach opposite Jumeirah Beach Residence, and Hatta.

Marine Transportation

•Departure locations for cruises: Marina Mall, Al Ghubaiba, Bluewaters, Al Fahidi, and Al Jaddaf.

•Advance booking is recommended through [email protected] to secure a starting point nearest to your location.

How can I reach the celebration sites?

You can proceed to the celebration sites either by private vehicles or by using public transportation. The Dubai Metro is a convenient option considering there might be street closures in the areas surrounding the designated celebration sites.

Al Asayel Street will be closed to traffic at exactly 4:00 pm, notably the stretch from Oud Metha Street towards the Burj Khalifa area.

Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, Burj Khalifa Street, and Future Street will be closed starting from 4:00 pm as the parking spaces in these areas reach full capacity. Members of the public who have reserved places at establishments in the Boulevard area or Dubai Mall are advised to arrive before 4:00 pm on Tuesday.

Lower Financial Center Street will be closed around 4:00 pm. On Upper Financial Center Street and Sukuk Street, traffic restrictions will be enforced from 8:00 pm.