If you’re celebrating New Year’s Eve in Dubai, take note of these crucial road closures
With New Year’s Eve just around the corner now, the Dubai Road and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a few road closures for the celebrations starting from 4pm on December 31.
Those looking to head off to the magical celebrations of Downtown Dubai to ring in 2026 at a fancy restaurant or to catch the stunning Burj Khalifa firework display are advised to start their trips early and to use public transportation wherever possible.
The Dubai Road and Transport Authority (RTA) stated that a few roads in Dubai will be closed to help facilitate the public to reach their destination safely and quickly.
According to an article in the Khaleej Times, the road closures in Dubai include:
- Al Asayel Street: Closed from 4pm
- Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard: To be closed from 4pm
- Burj Khalifa St: Closed from 4pm
- Financial Centre St’s Lower Deck: To be closed from 4pm
- Al Mustaqbal Street (between Financial Centre intersection and Commercial Centre Street): Closed from 4pm
- Al Sukuk St: Closed from 8pm
- Upper level of the Financial Road: Closed from 9pm
- Sheikh Zayed Road between Al Maidaan intersection and Commercial Centre roundabout: Will gradually close from 11pm
Haven’t booked your New Year’s Eve outing yet? Fret not, we’ve compiled a list of the best bars, restaurants, soiree spots, galas, fiestas, and ways to say farewell to 2025, whilst offering a grand salute to the incoming opportunities of 2026.
Allow us to be amongst the first to wish you a happy, healthy and particularly prosperous new year.
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