UAE: Where to watch Eid Al Fitr fireworks for free in Dubai

Dubai: The skies of Dubai are set to dazzle with fireworks displays in celebration of Eid Al Fitr. The events will take place across popular attractions the city.

Gather your family and friends and head to the scenic mountains of Hatta to enjoy a stunning fireworks display by the Hatta Sign. Alternatively, The Beach, located opposite JBR, and Bluewaters will also host fireworks during the Eid festivities. Arrive early to secure the best views of the celebrations from one of the popular dining spots at both locations, allowing you to embrace the festive atmosphere with loved ones.

Beach Canteen, situated along one of Dubai’s most picturesque coastlines, will also mark the occasion with evening fireworks. This annual pop-up dining experience, located in Jumeirah 3 in Nessnass Beacg behind Sunset Mall, offers a variety of dishes from local favourites, alongside live entertainment and family-friendly activities.

All of these fireworks shows are free to attend.

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Global Village is set to celebrate Eid in style with festive decorations throughout the park and a series of impressive fireworks displays. From Friday, March 28 to Saturday, April 5, visitors can enjoy nightly fireworks that will illuminate the sky at 10pm during Ramadan. Starting from the first day of Eid, the displays will shift to their usual 9pm timing.

These consecutive fireworks displays are among the longest-running shows of Global Village's Season 29, adding extra sparkle to the festive season.

Visitors should note that entry to Global Village is required to enjoy the fireworks. Any day tickets are priced at Dh30, while weekday tickets cost Dh25. Weekday tickets are valid from Sunday to Thursday, excluding public holidays.

According to recent interview with Gulf News, Ibrahim Al-Jarwan, Emirati astronomer and Chairman of the Emirates Astronomy Society, revealed that precise astronomical calculations indicate the impossibility of sighting the Shawwal crescent after sunset on Saturday, March 29, 2025.

Based on these calculations, the Emirates Astronomy Society anticipates that Ramadan will be completed in full 30 days, with Sunday, March 30, 2025, marking the last day of the holy month. Consequently, Eid Al-Fitr is expected to fall on Monday, March 31, 2025.

For the private sector, the public holiday will run from Sunday, 30th March to Tuesday, 1st April, with all private sector employees enjoying paid leave during this time. Should the month of Ramadan conclude on the 30th day, the holiday will be extended until Wednesday, 2nd April 2025.

For the public sector, the Eid Al Fitr holiday for federal government employees will be observed from 1st to 3rd Shawwal 1446 AH, with official work resuming on 4th Shawwal.

If the crescent moon of Shawwal is sighted on the evening of Saturday, March 29, Eid Al Fitr will begin on Sunday, March 30, making Sunday the first day of Eid. In this case, the official holiday will span Sunday to Tuesday, granting most workers a four-day weekend from Saturday to Tuesday.

However, if the moon is not visible on Saturday evening, Ramadan will last for 30 days, and Eid will begin on Monday, March 31. This scenario would result in an extended five-day weekend for many residents, running from Saturday through to Wednesday.