Dubai New Year 2027: Countdown & Burj Khalifa Fireworks

New Year 2027 arrives in Dubai at midnight GST (UTC+4) on Friday, January 1, 2027, which is 20:00 UTC on Thursday, December 31, 2026.

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Burj Khalifa Fireworks 2027: Not announced yet

2027 event

Dubai Burj Khalifa Fireworks 2027

Not announced yet Emaar has not yet published its New Year's Eve 2026 programme. Its official site calls the Downtown Dubai celebration an annual event, with a show every year since 2011, but in March 2026 Dubai attractions cancelled fireworks under government safety directives, so check Emaar's official site for this year's plans.

Event
Emaar New Year's Eve at Burj Khalifa
Type
Fireworks
Where
Usually held at Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai
When
Traditionally at 00:00 (GST)
Organizer
Emaar Properties
Watch live
Last year's show (New Year's Eve 2025) was announced as a worldwide broadcast, with no channels named. Broadcasters for this year have not been announced.

Official updates

Where to watch in Dubai

  1. Downtown Dubai public viewing areas — Free and first come, first served on New Year's Eve 2025, with no ticket or badge required. LED screens along Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard showed the live fireworks and entertainment, and food and non-alcoholic drinks were allowed.
  2. Burj Park — On New Year's Eve 2025 this was a paid, ticketed viewing area with an uninterrupted view of the Burj Khalifa show. Gates opened at noon and adult tickets cost AED 997.5 including VAT (children aged 5 to 12 AED 577.5; under 5s free but needed a ticket).
  3. Dubai Festival City — One of the 40 venues on Dubai Police's official fireworks map for New Year's Eve 2025, which listed 48 displays across the emirate.
  4. Palm Jumeirah and Atlantis The Palm — Both were on Dubai Police's official fireworks map for New Year's Eve 2025.
  5. Global Village — On Dubai Police's official fireworks map for New Year's Eve 2025; it also marked the new year seven times across the evening, by the time zones of different countries, starting with China at 8pm UAE time.

Getting there

  • For New Year's Eve 2025, Emaar advised taking the Dubai Metro to Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Station, and the RTA planned non-stop Metro service for 43 hours with extra services at key stations, though Emaar warned the Metro might close depending on crowds.
  • Roads around Downtown Dubai began closing as early as 4pm on New Year's Eve 2025, with the RTA's staged closures continuing at 8pm, 9pm and 11pm, so arrive before 4pm if you can.
  • On New Year's Eve 2025, taxis operated until road closures started (typically from 4pm), and public parking along Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, Zabeel Parking and Fountain Views Parking was first come, first served.

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AT A GLANCE

Timezone
Gulf Standard Time (GST)
UTC Offset
UTC+4
Midnight arrives
Friday, January 1, 2027 at 12:00 AM GST
Celebration order
16th of 37 cities to celebrate (same time as Abu Dhabi)

How Dubai celebrates

Dubai has traditionally rung in the New Year with a record-breaking fireworks and LED light show at the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building at 828 metres; Emaar's archive says the show has drawn more than a million visitors to Downtown Dubai.

When the show is held, the Burj Khalifa's facade becomes a massive LED screen projecting choreographed visuals, while fireworks erupt from the tower and surrounding structures. The Dubai Fountain performs synchronised water shows below. The show has set several Guinness World Records, including the largest fireworks display and the largest LED-illuminated facade.

Beyond Downtown, celebrations have traditionally stretched across the city, from Dubai Creek and the Palm Jumeirah to Bluewaters Island and JBR Beach, and the Burj Khalifa show has been broadcast worldwide.

Frequently asked questions

Will there be Burj Khalifa fireworks in Dubai for New Year 2027?

Not announced yet. Emaar's official site describes the Downtown Dubai celebration (fireworks, laser and light shows, a fountain show and a Burj Khalifa show) as an annual event, and its archive lists a show for every year since 2011. In March 2026, though, Dubai attractions cancelled fireworks under government safety directives. Last year's plans were published in November, so check Emaar's NYE site then.

Is it free to watch the Burj Khalifa New Year's Eve fireworks?

For New Year's Eve 2025, Emaar offered free public viewing areas in Downtown Dubai on a first-come, first-served basis with no ticket or badge required, plus a paid, ticketed Burj Park (adult tickets AED 997.5 including VAT). The New Year's Eve 2026 arrangements have not been announced.

What time do the Dubai New Year's Eve celebrations start?

For New Year's Eve 2025 Emaar said celebrations in Downtown Dubai started from 5pm, Burj Park gates opened at noon and roads could begin closing as early as 4pm; the Burj Khalifa show itself came at midnight. The New Year's Eve 2026 schedule has not been announced.

What time is New Year in Dubai?

New Year arrives in Dubai at midnight Gulf Standard Time (GST, UTC+4). In 2027, that is 20:00 UTC on December 31, 2026.

Where is the best place to watch New Year in Dubai?

Downtown Dubai near the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountain offers the best views. The Dubai Creek area, Bluewaters Island, and Palm Jumeirah have also hosted celebrations.

What time zone is Dubai on New Year's Eve?

Dubai is on Gulf Standard Time (GST, UTC+4) year-round. The UAE does not observe Daylight Saving Time.

Is New Year's Eve celebrated in Dubai?

Yes, New Year's Eve is widely celebrated in Dubai. While alcohol consumption rules apply, the city has traditionally hosted world-class fireworks, concerts, and public events.

Is Dubai one of the first or last cities to celebrate New Year?

Among the 37 cities on this site, Dubai is the 16th to reach midnight, at the same time as Abu Dhabi. At UTC+4, it celebrates relatively early in the global celebration window.

Where do people celebrate New Year's Eve in Dubai?

A focal point for New Year's Eve celebrations in Dubai: Burj Khalifa. See the where-to-watch list above for more places.

What time should I tune in to watch Dubai's New Year celebration?

Midnight arrives in Dubai at 12:00 AM GST (UTC+4) on Friday, January 1, 2027. The main moment of Emaar New Year's Eve at Burj Khalifa traditionally begins at midnight (00:00 GST). Last year's show (New Year's Eve 2025) was announced as a worldwide broadcast, with no channels named. Broadcasters for this year have not been announced.

Can you bring food to the Downtown Dubai viewing areas on New Year's Eve?

For New Year's Eve 2025, Emaar allowed food and non-alcoholic drinks in its free public viewing areas in Downtown Dubai, where LED screens along Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard showed the live fireworks and entertainment.

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This page provides a live countdown to New Year 2027 in Dubai (Gulf Standard Time, UTC+4). New Year's Day 2027 in Dubai falls on Friday, January 1, 2027 at midnight GST. Dubai's New Year's Eve celebration has traditionally centred on a fireworks and LED light show at the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, in Downtown Dubai. The show has set several Guinness World Records, and Emaar's archive says it has drawn more than a million visitors.