Dubai to celebrate New Year’s Eve with 36 fireworks displays at 29 locations

Dubai has unveiled a diverse line-up of fireworks, live musical entertainment, gala dinners, drone shows, and shopping experiences for the New Year’s Eve.

The celebrations will feature a total of 36 fireworks shows at 29 locations across the emirate including DSF Market at Al Seef, Dubai Festival City Mall, Global Village, Atlantis The Palm, Burj Al Arab, Emirates Golf Club, The Pointe, The Dubai Frame and Town Square. There are also a host of hotels celebrating the arrival of 2022 with fireworks including Park Hyatt Dubai; Jebel Ali Golf & Resort; Four Seasons Resort – Jumeirah; Jumeirah Zabeel Saray Hotel; Bab Al Shams; Address Montgomerie; Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa; Sofitel The Palm Jumeirah; One & Only The Palm Jumeirah; Palazzo Versace – Dubai; Bvlgari Resort & Residences – Dubai; Nshama Town Square Dubai; Jumeirah Golf Estates; Nikki Beach Resort & Spa; Vista Mare, The Palm; Palm Beach, The Palm; and One & Only Royal Mirage.

The New Year’s Eve celebrations are a key highlight of the #DubaiDestinations initiative recently launched by the Dubai Media Council to highlight the experiences, events and activities offered by the emirate.

Dubai all set to celebrate New Year’s Eve with 36 fireworks displays at 29 locations and diverse world-class entertainment. New Year’s Eve celebrations are a key highlight of the #DubaiDestinations initiative. pic.twitter.com/P3qre6P2or

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) December 29, 2021

The Government of Dubai yesterday announced precautionary measures for New Year’s Eve celebrations in the emirate and urged members of the public to stringently follow Covid-19 guidelines to protect themselves and the community. The guidelines that are being enforced to safeguard the health and wellbeing of citizens, residents and visitors include wearing face masks and observing social distancing. Failure to wear a face mask carries a fine of Dhs3,000.

To celebrate both the UAE’s Golden Jubilee and New Year’s Eve, the Eve of Wonders At Burj Khalifa will present fireworks that will be accompanied by an laser act synced to match the choreographed water show at The Dubai Fountain.

At Expo 2020 Dubai vistors can watch international DJs Armin Van Burren and Dimitri Vegas.

Meanwhile, Topgolf Dubai’s festivities invites golf fans to a private suite experience for 30 friends and family. From 9:00 pm, it will throw a celebration with a winning combination of golf, gourmet food and a of fireworks at midnight.

Those wanting to escape the hustle and bustle for a more intimate New Year’s experience can book a private cabin at the recently opened Ain Dubai at Bluewaters Island. From 8:00 pm until midnight, the world’s largest and highest observation wheel will let visitors watch fireworks and drone displays hosted across the city, including Burj Khalifa at Downtown Dubai to Atlantis, The Palm at Palm Jumeirah.

Also, from December 27-31, 9:00 am to 8:00pm, the sixth edition of the Hatta Honey Festival will put the spotlight on one of the UAE’s oldest industries. Showcasing beekeepers from across the emirates, visitors to the Festival can learn all about beekeeping, honey and ways to distinguish between different products.

Arabic music lovers can visit the gala celebration at the Festival Arena at Dubai Festival City Mall for New Year’s Eve with Najwa Karam and Nassif Zeytoun.

Furthermore, this year, Burj Al Arab’s end of year celebration promises to be a spectacular affair with a joint concert by Artur Pirozhkov, Sheldon Reynolds and The Gypsy Chico Castillo.

For people looking for an electronic dance music extravaganza, Soho Garden’s New Year’s Eve is offering techno music fans the choice of four fun-filled stages with entertainment from the DJs and musical talents from around the world.

Those who prefer alfresco dining by the beach can enjoy DJ Fabien Koufach at February 30, Palm West Beach’s waterfront eatery.

Meanwhile, the Black and White Gala at Jumeirah Golf Estates promises an evening of live entertainment and dinner, followed by fireworks.

For the first time ever in Dubai, the Address Dubai Marina will welcome the Night of the Mask to mark the end of 2021.

For those that enjoy entertainment, food and surprises, the Masquerade Ball at Palmito Garden at JA The Resort will host a themed evening that will include an alfresco buffet dinner, accompanied by music from a live band, pop-up fire-show performances and a DJ set accompanied by saxophonist and fireworks.

The family-friendly White Party at Rixos Premium Dubai will be a tasteful affair of live entertainment, a lavish buffet, and dazzling views of fireworks across JBR, The Palm and Ain Dubai.

Those looking for old-school glamour can head to the Emirates Golf Club for their gala dinner celebrations. This outdoor venue will host The Beatles tribute act and a DJ, during a sit-down dinner featuring dishes before the fireworks at midnight.

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