These are the best spots to watch New Year's Eve fireworks in Dubai

Written By مثنى حزيّن on 2017/12/26

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.

ArabiaWeather site - Hundreds of thousands of Dubai residents await every year to watch the enchanting fireworks displays on New Year's Eve, as the emirate provides many sites to watch and enjoy these impressive shows.

Here are the best of those sites:

Downtown Dubai

The largest fireworks display in Dubai is not desired, except from under the Burj Khalifa itself, where people gather in thousands along the waterfront of the Dubai Fountains to enjoy the wonderful show of light and water at midnight, while Souk Al Bahar is located on the other side of the bridge from the "Dubai Mall". It is considered a modern dining destination and offers several restaurants with a view of the Burj Khalifa fireworks displays.

Tower Park

The Burj Garden extends over an area of 11,300 square meters, and it forms a small island in the middle of the beating heart of Dubai, “Downtown”, and is intended to accommodate thousands of visitors, as its distinguished strategic position gives it a wonderful view of both Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Fountain.

"City Walk"

Along Sheikh Zayed Road towards the beach, the trendy open-air shopping district, City Walk, provides an ideal location for viewing shows at Burj Khalifa, directly from the central promenade. This entertainment hub, which is home to a number of restaurants, promises to provide you with a festive atmosphere on New Year's Eve.

Dubai Water Canal

The Dubai Water Canal is the emirate's newest attraction and will no doubt be a popular site for viewing shows. This 3.2km stretch of waterfront is the perfect place to meet families and friends on both sides of the waterway, as it offers captivating views of the Dubai skyline (including the Burj Khalifa), and there are also three pedestrian bridges over the water. You can also head to Jumeirah to catch a glimpse of the fireworks at Burj Al Arab.

El-Shikh Zayed street

The Sheikh Zayed Road area includes high-rise hotels and rooftops overlooking the Burj Khalifa, and the Business Bay area, which includes tall buildings and adjacent to "Downtown Dubai", provides a wonderful view of the event, and a number of hotels such as the "JW Marriott Marquis" are the locations Ideal for watching shows, while the Jumeirah Lakes Towers area is an option with some views of the fireworks displays.

other sites

For a more comprehensive view of the horizon, it is better to go a short distance, so that the entire Burj Khalifa can be seen from the "Maidan" track, while the adjacent "Nad Al Sheba" bike path is another alternative, and there is a site frequented by photographers, which is represented in the area towards St. The towers in Business Bay, where you can see the Burj Khalifa from the creek.

«Kite Beach»

Due to its proximity to the Burj Al Arab, there is no doubt that Dubai's beach line will be full of New Year's Eve celebrants. Of course, it's best to get there early. Kite Beach provides many café-style restaurants.

Black Palace Beach

The Black Palace beach spot behind Knowledge Village offers an unparalleled view of Burj Al Arab and the tower's fireworks display. You will also be able to watch the fireworks displays in «Atlantis» from the beach. In general, the beaches of Dubai offer panoramic views to watch shows during New Year's Eve.

Madinat Jumeirah

The traditional market in Madinat Jumeirah, which keeps pace with the modernity of Dubai, is located next to the Burj Al Arab, and includes restaurants, lounges and a wide range of open spaces, where you can watch fireworks displays.

Palm Jumeirah

By being in the "Atlantis" resort, you see the picturesque fireworks displays up close, and the "Board Walk" promenade on the crescent of Palm Jumeirah, which is 11 kilometers long and includes two piers, east and west, provides a comprehensive view of the Arabian Gulf and Palm Jumeirah.

Palm Jumeirah hotels

Several hotels on the Palm, including Anantara, Kempinski, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, Sofitel, Rixos, Waldorf Astoria, and others, enjoy stunning views of the fireworks shows, as well as hosting New Year's Eve celebrations.

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.


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