Dubai is saying hello to 2026 in glittering style, with 48 fireworks displays lighting up the city
If there’s one thing everyone is looking forward to right now, it’s the new year. And in Dubai, that NYE countdown comes with an extra layer of sparkle: fireworks across a number of locations in the city.
And obviously in a city that does things big, one huge firework display isn’t going to tick the box. Instead, Dubai is rolling out 48 fireworks displays to welcome in 2026.
If you want to catch the glittering displays, these are all the spots across Dubai to head to
- Park Hyatt Dubai
- Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Dubai
- J1 Beach
- Dubai Frame
- Palazzo Versace Dubai
- Dubai Festival City
- Dubai Creek Harbour
- Voco Monaco Dubai – The World
- BVLGARI Resort & Residences
- Four Seasons Resort Jumeirah
- Nammos Restaurant
- Al Seef
- Jumeirah Beach Hotel
- Marsa Al Arab
- Burj Al Arab
- Madinat Jumeirah
- Five Palm Jumeirah
- Sofitel The Palm
- Atlantis The Royal
- One & Only The Palm
- One & OnlyRoyal Mirage
- Le Meridian Beach Resort & Spa
- Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort and Spa
- Banyan Tree
- Bluewaters Island Dubai
- JA Beach Hotel
- Burj Khalifa
- Address Montgomeric
- Topgolf Dubai
- Emirates Golf Club
- Jumeirah Golf Estates
- Trump International Golf Club
- Arabian Ranches Golf Club
- Expo City Dubai
- Dubai International Stadium
- Town Square
- Global Village
- Marmoom Oasis
- Bab Al Shams Desert Resort
- Dubai Parks and Resorts
- Hatta
Planning on catching the NYE fireworks in Dubai
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.
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
So, if you want to make it on time, plan ahead!
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