Some of the best places across the UAE to watch New Year’s Eve fireworks:
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Corniche: An 8km waterfront display visible from MOTN Festival, Manar at Lulu Island and Corniche Beach.
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental: A grand terrace event with fireworks and a performance by John Legend (ticketed).
Liwa Festival: Campers and festival visitors can catch midnight fireworks around Tal Moreeb, Liwa Festival and Liwa Village.
Sheikh Zayed Festival: Fireworks, parades, crafts, food and family activities celebrating UAE heritage.
Yas Island: Two shows at 9pm and midnight viewable from Yas Bay Waterfront, Yas Marina, Yas Beach and Manar at Samaliyah Island.
Dubai
Burj Khalifa: One of the world’s most iconic NYE fireworks displays.
Palm Jumeirah & Atlantis: Dazzling fireworks offering stunning aerial views.
Expo City Dubai: A family-friendly 9pm kids’ countdown with confetti and dome projections, plus midnight fireworks.
Al Seef: Heritage charm by the creek with a scenic firework show.
Bluewaters Island: Synchronized displays with The Beach JBR.
The Beach, JBR: Fireworks over the sea with Dubai Marina views.
Global Village: Fireworks every hour from 8pm, marking time zones until the UAE countdown.
Sharjah
Al Heera Beach: A 10-minute show along the 3.5km shoreline.
Al Majaz Waterfront: A five-minute display lighting up the skyline.
Khor Fakkan Beach: Laser shows, LED acts and a 10-minute fireworks display along the 3km beach.
Ajman
Ajman Corniche: A family favourite for welcoming 2026 with fireworks.
Ras Al Khaimah
Al Marjan Island: Spectacular fireworks visible from Marjan Island, Al Hamra Village, RAK NYE Festival grounds and nearby viewing points.
