Ras Al Khaimah New Year's Eve 2023

Naturally Magical

Ras Al Khaimah New Year's Eve 2023

Naturally Magical

Get Your Tickets to the New Year's Eve Fireworks in Ras Al Khaimah

Purchase on Platinumlist here or visit the ticketing office at the festival.

This family-friendly festival is the perfect viewing platform for the Guinness World record breaking fireworks and drone show.

On 31 December, from 2pm to 2am (1 Jan 2023), enjoy some of the best DJs and performers, including Sound of Nikhil, DJ Ash and Blues O’ Bantaloon, carnival performances, crowd karaoke, food trucks, kids activities and much more.

AED 10 per adult. Free for kids age 12 years and younger.

Important road closure info

From 2:00PM – Al Ittihad Road E11 is closed (inbound from Umm Al Quwain towards Al Marjan Island)

From 10:30PM – Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road E311 is closed (inbound from Dubai towards Al Shuhada Rd interchange)

From 11:00PM – Sheikh Mohammed Bin Salem Street E11 is closed (inbound from Ras Al Khaimah towards Al Marjan Island)

Following the fireworks, roads will reopen at 00:30am.

Public parking

Free parking is available from the entrance of Al Marjan Island via E11 road (Google maps location pin: here), until the RAKEZ building roundabout (Google maps location pin: here). Parking capacity: 10,000 cars.

Upon entering from the Umm Al Quwain side towards Al Marjan Island, traffic regulators will direct all cars to the closest parking areas. The same applies when entering Marjan Island / Al Hamra Area from Al Shuhada Rd and E311 side.

Family festival program

The exact festival location is visible via Google Maps in here.

Festival Program on Main Stage

9:00pm – 9:45pm – Musical performance by Nikhil

9:50pm – 10:15pm – Crowd karaoke by Nikhil

10:20pm – 11:30pm – Blues & Bantaloon band

11:30pm – 11:55pm – DJ Ash

11:55pm – 00:00am – Countdown DJ

00:12am – 2:00am – DJ Ash

Santa Workshop

2:00pm – 10:00pm – Arts & crafts

8:00pm – 11:00pm – New Year-themed movie
11:00pm – 11:45pm – Exhibiting children work + winners

00:12am – 02:00am – Arts & crafts

Food & Carnival Area

2:00pm – 10:00pm – Food & carnival areas are open for public

Guinness World Record Attempt

Featuring pyro drones, nano lights, colours and shapes choreographed to electric beats, #RAKNYE2023 will see a performance of fireworks light up the sky in a truly spectacular New Year’s celebration that cannot be missed. Covering a 4.7km stretch along the waterfront between Al Marjan Island and Al Hamra Village, visitors will be mesmerized by a jaw-dropping pyromusical, set to break new records once again.

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