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As the glittering skyline of the UAE transforms into a canvas of celebration, with breathtaking fireworks over iconic landmarks and traditional ceremonies, witness how the UAE welcomes the dawn of a New Year in spectacular fashion.




Zayed Festival in Abu Dhabi lights up with spectacular fireworks



Dazzling fireworks illuminate Dubai Frame



Burj Khalifa fireworks light up the Dubai sky



New Year’s Eve fireworks at Burj Al Arab



Burj Khalifa's mega display of fireworks



Up close and front: Dazzling display on Burj Khalifa



And the New Year's Eve show begins



Lights dim, crowds cheer as they await Burj Khalifa's New Year 2024 countdown



Crowds buzz with excitement as they await Burj Al Arab's fireworks display



Crowd gathers, get ready for New Year 2024 countdown



Burj Al Arab beachside is slowly getting crowded



Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall Metro Station is now closed



All set to welcome the New Year 2024



Magician dazzles Burj Khalifa crowd



Let's go green and celebrate nature



More fireworks at Dubai Parks and Resorts



Dubai Parks and Resorts ignites the night with dazzling performances



Whitney Houston's tunes enchant the Dubai Fountain



A bird's-eye view of the Dubai Fountain



Second fireworks show at Global Village



A sea of anticipation awaits fireworks at Burj Park



Revelers prepared to ring in 2024 at Zayed Festival



First fireworks show at Global Village



Let us stand united and pray for peace: Sheikh Mohamed



Light and laser show at Zayed Festival in Abu Dhabi



Dazzling fireworks display, laser show at Dubai Parks and Resorts



Children make a splash at the Global Village fountain



Traffic update: Closure of the Financial Centre St. Upper and Lower Deck



Revelers await New Year's Eve fireworks at Burj Al Arab



New Year celebrations at Sheikh Zayed Festival



Sheikh Mohammed congratulates UAE people on New Year



Dubai Mall sets stage for festive feasts



Dubai Fountain captivates the crowd in front of Burj Khalifa



Dubai Metro: Your best mode to reach New Year's Eve events

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Dubai Authorities encourage people to use the Dubai Metro to avoid road closures and traffic. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News


Crowds gather at Dubai Parks and Resorts for the New Year's Eve fireworks



Dubai Fountain gets a loud cheer from the crowd



Visitors arrive at Global Village for New Year celebration



Music, balloons, and more in front of the Burj Khalifa



Watch live performances at Burj Park



Visitors show passes in order to enter Burj Park



New Year celebrations at Sheikh Zayed Festival in Abu Dhabi



Iranian mother and daughter ready for Burj Khalifa's NYE lineup



Burj Khalifa will light up the sky on New Year's Eve



Tunisian nationals on their first visit to Dubai



Canadian nationals fly in for the Burj Khalifa fireworks



Tim Hortons at Dubai Mall prepare for the big night



Dubai Police manage traffic at Downtown Dubai



Indian nationals take flight for Burj Khalifa's New Year's Eve fireworks



South African family in Dubai for dream NYE in front of Burj Khalifa



Grand fireworks display across the UAE

Fireworks in the UAE

Abu Dhabi is set to establish a world record with a 60-minute-long New Year’s Eve fireworks display.

In Dubai, residents and visitors are in for a treat as the city skyline will illuminate with 45 fireworks displays in 32 locations, including iconic landmarks such as the Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab, and the Global Village.

Get ready to witness the brightest and most colorful fireworks show at the iconic Burj Khalifa. As is tradition every year, Ras Al Khaimah is gearing up for a grand celebration featuring a 4.5 km display of fireworks and a drone show across Al Marjan Island.

Road closures in Dubai:

As the UAE prepares for a grand New Year celebration, residents and visitors are advised to take note of the following road closures:

Al Asayel Street will be closed from 4 pm.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard at 4 pm.
Burj Khalifa Street at 4 pm.
Lower deck Financial Centre Street at 4 pm.
Sukuk (DIFC) Street at 8 pm.
Upper Financial Centre Street at 9 pm.
Sheikh Zayed Road will be closed at 9 pm.

Public transport on New Year’s Eve:

The Burj Khalifa Dubai Metro station will close at 5 pm.
Dubai Metro will operate from 8 am until midnight on January 1, 2024.
The Dubai Tram will operate from 9 am until January 2.


Anjana Kumar, Senior Reporter, Virendra Saklani, Chief Visual Journalist, Anas Thacharpadikkal, Senior Visual Journalist, Ahmed Ramzan, Senior Visual Journalist, Clint Egbert, Senior Visual Journalist, Ahmad Alotbi, Visual Journalist, Christian Borbon, Senior Web Editor, Nathaniel Lacsina, Senior Web Editor, Irish Eden Belleza, Senior Visual Editor and Biju Mathew, Online Editor