Dubai is preparing to welcome 2025 with a blend of innovation and tradition. From reserving public beaches for families to dazzling the skies with fireworks and drone displays, the celebrations promise to be unforgettable.
Family-Only Beaches
Dubai has announced that six public beaches will be reserved exclusively for families on December 31, 2024, and January 1, 2025, ensuring a comfortable and safe environment for New Year’s Eve revellers.
The designated family-only beaches are:
- Jumeirah Beach 2
- Jumeirah Beach 3
- Umm Suqeim Beach 1
- Umm Suqeim Beach 2
- Sunrise Beach
- Al Mamzar Beach
Drone Shows and Celebrations
Dubai will feature spectacular drone shows alongside its iconic fireworks displays:
- Global Village: Hosting seven drone shows, each synchronized with New Year countdowns from different time zones, starting at 8:00 PM and ending at 1:00 AM.
- Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF): Marking its 30th anniversary, DSF will feature nightly drone shows at 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM from December 27, 2024, to January 12, 2025.
These displays showcase Dubai’s innovation and commitment to offering memorable experiences for residents and visitors.
Fireworks Locations for New Year 2025 in Dubai
Fireworks will illuminate the skies from 36 locations across the city, creating a magical atmosphere to ring in the New Year.
Primary Celebration Venues:
- Burj Khalifa, Burj Park: The centre piece of Dubai’s celebrations with a grand fireworks and light show over Downtown Dubai.
- Global Village: Featuring synchronized fireworks for its unique seven-countdown celebration.
- Dubai Festival City Mall: Fireworks accompanied by a live performance from Egyptian singer Mahmoud El Esseily.
Full List of Fireworks Locations:
- Burj Khalifa
- Bab Al Shams Desert Resort
- Jumeirah Golf Estates
- Sofitel Dubai The Palm
- Arabian Ranches Golf Club
- Expo City
- One & Only Royal Mirage Hotel
- Summer – Dubai Festival
- Dubai Festival City Mall
- Atlantis The Royal Hotel
- Emirates Golf Club
- Dubai Frame
- Palazzo Versace Dubai
- Jumeirah Beach Hotel
- The Beach and Bluewaters JBR
- Hatta
- Dubai Parks and Resorts
- Four Seasons Jumeirah Beach
- Al Seif Street
- Address Montgomerie Dubai
- Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort
- JA Beach Hotel Jabel Ali
- J1 Beach (La Mer)
- Terra Solis
- Bulgari Hotels and Resorts
- Park Hyatt Dubai Hotel
- Nshama Town Square
- One & Only Hotel The Palm
- Five Palm Jumeirah Hotel
- Al Marmoom Oasis Camp
- Voco Monaco Dubai
- Nikki Beach Resort Dubai
- Blu Oasis Resort
- Global Village
- Dubai Design District
- Top Golf Dubai
A Spectacular Start to 2025
Dubai’s New Year celebrations combine cutting-edge innovation, cultural inclusivity, and unmatched grandeur. Whether enjoying family-friendly beaches, mesmerizing drone shows, or awe-inspiring fireworks, residents and tourists alike are set to experience a night to remember.