Every year, hotels and other destination sites in UAE prepare New Year fireworks and host both visitors and locals. 

Some of the fireworks shows like the Ras Al Khaimah New Year fireworks are award-winning and Guinness World recording breaking events. Many hotels offer accommodations or tickets to optimal viewing locations. 

If you are in the United Arab Emirates, here is a list of the best places to participate in New Years’ celebrations and view fireworks. 

Burj Khalifa

The Burj Khalifa is a tourist attraction site that everyone dreams of visiting. Located in Dubai, the Burj Khalifa was opened in 2010 and is one of the tallest buildings in the world.

This building is one of the best places to be on New Year’s Eve. One of the things to expect is that the building turns into a LED screen, which displays light to mark the moment. You will also notice fireworks, which will light up the building.

There are also multiple hotels inside the Burj Khalifa, so you don’t have to worry about accommodation. Arrive early to ensure you get the best view and avoid large crowds.

Al Marjan Island

Al Marjan Island is one of the best places in the United Arab Emirates to view the New Year fireworks. Located in Ras Al Khaimah, this Island will take center stage during the New Year celebrations.

Thousands of fireworks and drone pyrotechnics will light up the celebrations. These fireworks are bright and change color to ensure the celebrations are perfect. Ras Al Khaimah holds a number of Guinness World Records for spectacular New Year pyrotechnic display. In 2022 thousands of spectators viewed a magnificent fireworks show with over 15,000 effects and 452 firework drones along the beachfront. Ras Al Khaimah is preparing another record-breaking event to ring in 2023 with their Naturally Magical family-friendly fireworks event. Kids under 12 years old can enter the festival for free and adults can purchase tickets (10 AED) at the festival or in advance online. Visitors can watch the fireworks that will light up for more than 4.7 kilometres between Al Marjan Island and Al Hamra Village. 

Expect electronic music and nano-lights to cap off the New Year Celebrations and other family-friendly activities

Atlantis The Palm

Atlantis The Palm is a luxurious hotel in Dubai that takes the New Year Celebrations seriously. The hotel’s management is keen on ensuring the visitors have the best New Year fireworks display.

Expect to see LED lights, which will light up the hotel on New Year’s Eve. You will also notice palm-shaped fireworks, which perfectly capture the moment.

After the New Year celebrations, you can attend the hotel’s gala dinner, where you will be treated to multiple cuisines. The various accommodation services make Atlantis The Palms a good hotel to view the New Year Fireworks.

Al Seef

Al Seef is a waterfront located along Dubai Creek. It is one of the best places to watch the New Year fireworks; it has an open-plan dining area, giving you an obscured view. Al Seef is also the best place to take photographs and videos for those who want to capture the moment.

You can also join a cultural walk tour at Al Seef during the celebrations to better understand the place. Additionally, Al Seef is surrounded by various eateries. After the New Year Celebrations, you can try their diverse menu which includes Italian, Spanish, and Greek cuisines.

Burj Al Arab

Burj Al Arab is known for having memorable fireworks displays on New Year’s Eve. This luxurious hotel in Dubai will take charge of the preparations and ensure everyone has an amazing time.

Additionally, the Burj Al Arab offers exquisite accommodations for all visitors, and you will have an opportunity to try various cuisines. If you cannot access the hotel, you can still watch the fireworks from the nearby destinations. 

The Beach At JBR

The Beach at JBR has everything you need to ensure your New Year Celebrations are epic. This destination site is in Dubai and has many amenities, such as a shopping center, cinema, and watersport.

Furthermore, on New Year’s Eve, everything lights up. You will notice spectacular fireworks that will light up the Beach. Expect other fireworks after midnight to end the night on a high note, and there will be a celebration till late in the night.

One pro tip when visiting The Beach at JBR is that it’s better to use public transport since parking may be limited due to large crowds.

Al Maryah Island

Al Maryah Island will usher in the new year in style. Located in Abu Dhabi, this island is home to one of the best dining centers in the world, which offers world-class hospitality.

 

Al Maryah Island puts on a grand New Year celebration with activities for all ages. Most notably, they host a New Year’s Eve concert at the South Plaza, which is the perfect venue for you to enjoy live music surrounded by noteworthy restaurants and retail shops.

The island is usually free to outsiders, so you should arrive early to get a good spot. After the celebrations, you can reserve a table at one of the eateries to watch the fireworks on television. Furthermore, you will enjoy some of the best cuisines in these dining centers. 

Ain Dubai

Ain Dubai gives you a chance to watch the New Year fireworks from a panoramic wheel. As an added benefit you get to view the fireworks from different angles in Dubai. For example, if you are on the panoramic wheel, you will have an opportunity to see the fireworks at the Burj Khalifa.

You shouldn’t be disappointed if you won’t have access to the panoramic wheel. This is because Ain Dubai is located near Bluewaters Island, where there will be breathtaking fireworks. It allows you to take photos and capture the moment as you usher in the new year.

Additionally, Ain Dubai has spectacular views of Dubai’s cityscape.

Conclusion

You should consider visiting the United Arab Emirates as a good place to celebrate New Year. Most hotels have everything planned to ensure you enjoy the fireworks, nano-lights, and music on New Year’s Eve.

Besides enjoying the New Year Celebrations, you can also try different cuisines and visit other destinations to explore them further. 

Ultimately, the United Arab Emirates is the right place to be if you want to celebrate the New Year in style.

 

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