Large-scale celebrations will take place across the UAE to ring in 2026, from concerts to special events. Expect plenty of fireworks, laser displays and drone shows to elevate the festivities – including several record-breaking spectacles.
Here are all the fireworks shows around the Emirates confirmed so far. More locations are still expected to be announced.
Abu Dhabi
Liwa Festival
Those visiting the Liwa Festival in Al Dhafra will be able to enjoy the fireworks show at midnight. Aside from those at the festival itself, residents and visitors can watch the display from all the main areas around the Tal Moreeb dune, Liwa Festival and Liwa Village.
The festival runs until January 3. Tickets are Dh10.
Yas Bay Waterfront
Fireworks over Yas Bay Waterfron in Abu Dhabi for New Year's Eve. Pawan Singh / The National
The waterfront on Yas Bay will have two shows to ring in the new year. One is family-friendly at 9pm and the other is the traditional countdown at midnight. Guests can watch for free, but fireworks viewing from the pier is restricted to guests with restaurant reservations only. Outlets include Asia Asia, Bushra by Buddha-Bar, Central, LSB, Siddhartha and Zeera.
Sheikh Zayed Festival
Drone and fireworks displays will ring in the New Year at Sheikh Zayed Festival. Victor Besa / The National
The Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival has been setting Guinness World Records with its fireworks and drone shows every year – and organisers are promising new records this
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