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

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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

Published: January 01, 2023 06:51 Gulf News Report

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20230101 fireworks 2 — Residents and tourists dressed in party colours thronged Dubai Mall to witness the celebrations at Burj Khalifa. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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20230101 fireworks 2 — Families gathered early at Burj Park to grab vantage points from where to enjoy the Burj Khalifa fireworks and light show. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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20230101 fireworks 3 — Cartoon characters entertain children at Global Village ahead of the fireworks and cultural performance at several pavilions. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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20230101 fireworks 7 — Jumeirah Public Beach was filled with tents and picnic tables as families and friends prepared to bid farewell to 2022. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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20230101 fireworks 5 — 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. Image Credit: Anas Thacharpadikkal/Gulf News

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20230101 fireworks 1 — Crowds watch as the sky lights up with spectacular New Year fireworks at Al Majaz Waterfront in Sharjah. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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2023 fireworks 4 — The Burj Al Arab lights up in a spectacular fireworks display watched by thousands gathered on nearby beaches. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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BurjAlArab1 — People enjoy the dazzling fireworks display near the iconic Burj Al Arab. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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BurjAlArab — People enjoy the dazzling fireworks display near the iconic Burj Al Arab. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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20230101 fireworks 8 — Crowds enjoy the first of several New Year fireworks displays at Global Village. Thousands enjoyed the varied entertainment options at the venue. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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20230101 fireworks 10 — Burj Khalifa fireworks light up Downtown Dubai to welcome the New Year. The fireworks were fired in 2, 500 directions. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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20230101 fireworks 11 — A light show at Shaikh Zayed Festival in Abu Dhabi, which also hosted a fireworks display and cultural programmes. Image Credit: Anas Thacharpadikkal/Gulf News

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20230101 fireworks 12 — A spellbinding fireworks display held at Al Majaz Waterfront in Sharjah was enjoyed by thousands of revellers. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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Majaz — Revellers watch as the sky lit up with spectacular New Year fireworks at Al Majaz in Sharjah. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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20230101 burj khalifa — New Year's Eve light show illuminates the landmark Burj Khalifa tower at midnight in Dubai Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News

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