As it prepares to hold its much-anticipated annual citywide New Year’s Eve celebrations, Dubai has released a diversified lineup of fireworks, live musical entertainment, gala dinners, and drone shows, as well as unique retail experiences.
The #DubaiDestinations campaign, which was recently launched by the Dubai Media Council to highlight the emirate’s extraordinary experiences, events, and activities, includes the New Year’s Eve celebrations. An action-packed lineup of events and activities reinforces the city’s position as an international events destination and the place to be this New Year’s Eve, with extensive preventative measures across the board.
The Dubai government announced precautionary measures for New Year’s Eve celebrations in the emirate yesterday, urging residents to strictly adhere to COVID-19 standards in order to protect themselves and society. Face masks and social separation are among the measures being imposed to protect the health and well-being of inhabitants, residents, and tourists. A punishment of AED3,000 is imposed if a face mask is not worn.
Dubai’s New Year’s Eve celebrations will increase residents’ and tourists’ confidence and trust in the city by demonstrating that it is one of the safest destinations in the world. They will also help to accelerate the current momentum in the tourism ecosystem and the wider economy, which has been boosted by the success of Expo 2020 Dubai.
Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) and Dubai Calendar have compiled a list of the finest ways to enjoy the city as it prepares to put on a remarkable performance for residents and visitors.
The UAE’s Golden Jubilee and New Year’s Eve, the Eve of Wonders, are both celebrated in the UAE. The Burj Khalifa will put on a spectacular performance that has never been seen before. The much-anticipated fireworks from the world’s highest tower will be joined by an exhilarating laser act matched perfectly to the orchestrated water show at The Dubai Fountain as the clock strikes midnight.
NYE at Expo 2020 Dubai provides infinite fun, festivities, and fireworks for the entire family, ensuring non-stop excitement before the countdown to midnight. Top international DJs Armin Van Burren and Dimitri Vegas will headline the festivities. Before the grand finale of two displays of stunning pyrotechnics, visitors can enjoy a musical spectacle at Al Wasl Plaza. Dubai’s history area of Al Seef, nestled by the ancient waters of the Dubai Creek, offers a really stunning backdrop with traditional dhows and centuries-old buildings for a more authentic experience. The district’s 70 waterfront eateries, including ILA and Skafos, offer spectacular views of the fireworks, adding to the district’s old-world charm for New Year’s Eve.
On New Year’s Eve, the night sky over Dubai will be lit with a drone show to mark the start of the year 2022. Hundreds of drones will dance across the sky to create magnificent patterns and illusions in this spectacular aerial show. This stunning visual performance, which can be seen from one of the many restaurants and cafés in the neighborhood and is performed at Bluewaters and The Beach opposite JBR, promises to be an amazing night.