The UAE is gearing up for spectacular New Year’s Eve 2026 fireworks and drone shows across all seven emirates, offering everything from record-breaking launches to relaxed beach and waterfront celebrations.
Ras Al Khaimah will host one of the world’s largest displays, with a 15-minute show stretching about six kilometres between Al Marjan Island and Al Hamra Bay, plus earlier 8 pm family-friendly fireworks at Corniche Al Qawasim and city-centre bursts near Julphar Towers.
In Sharjah, popular public spots like Al Majaz Waterfront, Al Heera Beach and Khorfakkan Beach will feature celebratory fireworks along with dining, entertainment or even boat-based views from Sharjah Boats.
Dubai’s iconic skyline will light up around Burj Khalifa, Atlantis The Palm, Burj Al Arab and waterfront areas like Bluewaters and JBR, with quieter options at Al Seef, Dubai Creek Harbour or the Dubai Frame.
Abu Dhabi’s lineup includes the impressive Sheikh Zayed Festival with thousands of drones, Abu Dhabi Corniche, Yas Island multiple displays, Al Hudayriyat Island, desert settings like the Liwa Festival, and public vantage points near Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental.
Ras Al Khaimah
- Al Marjan Island and Al Hamra Bay (main midnight show)
- Corniche Al Qawasim (8 pm early fireworks)
- Opposite Julphar Towers / Manar Mall area (8 pm display)
Sharjah
- Al Majaz Waterfront
- Al Heera Beach
- Khorfakkan Beach
- Fireworks from water cruises (Sharjah Boats)
Dubai
- Burj Khalifa
- Atlantis The Palm (Palm Jumeirah)
- Burj Al Arab (view from Jumeirah Beach / Umm Suqeim)
- Bluewaters and JBR waterfront
- Al Seef
- Dubai Creek Harbour
- Dubai Frame (Zabeel Park)
- Beachfront spots: Jumeirah Beach Hotel, J1 Beach, Nikki Beach, Bulgari Resort
- Quiet alternatives: Hatta, Al Marmoom Oasis, Bab Al Shams
Abu Dhabi
- Sheikh Zayed Festival, Al Wathba
- Abu Dhabi Corniche
- Yas Island (Yas Bay, Yas Marina, Yas Beach)
- Al Hudayriyat Island
- Liwa Festival and surrounding desert
