In Pictures: UAE welcomes New Year 2023 with fireworks, light shows and cultural performances

Crowds arrived early at UAE landmarks to enjoy a spectacular New Year's Eve celebration

Last updated: January 01, 2023 | 11:33

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Residents and tourists dressed in party colours thronged Dubai Mall to witness the celebrations at Burj Khalifa.

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Families gathered early at Burj Park to grab vantage points from where to enjoy the Burj Khalifa fireworks and light show.

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Cartoon characters entertain children at Global Village ahead of the fireworks and cultural performance at several pavilions.

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Jumeirah Public Beach was filled with tents and picnic tables as families and friends prepared to bid farewell to 2022.

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An Ayala dance at Shaikh Zayed Festival Abu Dhabi. The festival also hosted a fireworks show that lasted for 40 minutes. Residents and visitors had plenty of opportunities to take photos and videos for posterity at the festival.

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Crowds watch as the sky lights up with spectacular New Year fireworks at Al Majaz Waterfront in Sharjah.

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The Burj Al Arab lights up in a spectacular fireworks display watched by thousands gathered on nearby beaches.

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People enjoy the dazzling fireworks display near the iconic Burj Al Arab.

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People enjoy the dazzling fireworks display near the iconic Burj Al Arab.

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Crowds enjoy the first of several New Year fireworks displays at Global Village. Thousands enjoyed the varied entertainment options at the venue.

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Burj Khalifa fireworks light up Downtown Dubai to welcome the New Year. The fireworks were fired in 2, 500 directions.

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A light show at Shaikh Zayed Festival in Abu Dhabi, which also hosted a fireworks display and cultural programmes.

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A spellbinding fireworks display held at Al Majaz Waterfront in Sharjah was enjoyed by thousands of revellers.

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Revellers watch as the sky lit up with spectacular New Year fireworks at Al Majaz in Sharjah.

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New Year's Eve light show illuminates the landmark Burj Khalifa tower at midnight in Dubai

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