Look: Dazzling fireworks and festivities usher in New Year in UAE

A light show and fireworks illuminate the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, during New Year's Eve celebrations in Dubai on January 1, 2025.

A light show and fireworks illuminate the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, during New Year's Eve celebrations in Dubai on January 1, 2025.

A light show and fireworks illuminate the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, during New Year's Eve celebrations in Dubai on January 1, 2025.

A light show and fireworks illuminate the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, during New Year's Eve celebrations in Dubai on January 1, 2025.

New Year's Eve fireworks at Sheikh Zayed Festival in Abu Dhabi.

New Year's Eve drone and fireworks show at Sheikh Zayed Festival in Abu Dhabi.

New Year's Eve fireworks at Burj Al Arab in Dubai.

New Year's Eve fireworks at Burj Al Arab in Dubai.

New Year's Eve fireworks at Dubai Frame, Karama.

New Year's Eve fireworks at Dubai Frame, Karama.

Fireworks at Al Raha beach, Abu Dhabi.

Street performers entertain visitors at Sheikh Zayed Festival.

Revelers watch the lit up Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building.

A view of the early fireworks at Global Village.

Sheikh Zayed Festival featured extraordinary displays of fireworks and drones, lasting over an hour of continuous entertainment, and light and laser technology shows.

People walk at the Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival as they await the New Years Eve fireworks and drone show in Abu Dhabi.

People watching fireworks display on the eve of 2025 At the Zayed Festival, Al Wathba.

Crowd gathering as New Year celebrations take place in Global village

Dubai Festival City Mall is renowned for its vibrant New Year's Eve celebrations, featuring spectacular fireworks displays, live entertainment, and the mesmerizing IMAGINE show.

Expo City Dubai hosted a vibrant New Year's Eve celebration, featuring family-friendly festivities, live entertainment, and spectacular fireworks displays.

Hatta, nestled in the Hajar Mountains, offers a serene setting for New Year's Eve celebrations. As part of the Hatta Winter Festival, the area hosts a fireworks display near the iconic Hatta Sign, providing a picturesque backdrop for the festivities.

Fireworks at Atlantis Dubai