New Year's Eve in Dubai 2026: events, fireworks and tickets
Ticketed parties, free fireworks and practical tips for 31 December 2026.
Quick answer
The biggest ticketed New Year's Eve event in Dubai in 2026 is Katy Perry's gala dinner and concert at Atlantis The Palm on Thursday 31 December, with tickets listed from AED 6,500. For something cheaper, Argy plays Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience from AED 150. Free fireworks are expected at Burj Khalifa and other landmarks, but the official 2026-27 locations have not been announced yet.
Last verified 22 Oct 2026
Headline event: Katy Perry at Atlantis The Palm
Katy Perry performs open-air at Atlantis The Palm's black-tie gala dinner on Thursday 31 December 2026, with tickets listed from AED 6,500.
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Image: Platinumlist / Atlantis Dubai
Headline event
New Year's Eve Under The Stars Gala Dinner featuring Katy Perry
Thursday 31 December 2026Atlantis The Palm, Palm Jumeirah
Black-tie gala dinner with an open-air Katy Perry performance.
Gala dinner buffet included in the ticket.
Midnight fireworks display from Atlantis The Palm to Atlantis The Royal.
Sky Suites are available at higher prices.
Tickets listed from AED 6,500
Price and start time vary by ticket category. Confirm on the ticket page (the organiser's announcements and the Platinumlist listing give different start times: gala from 6pm, doors 19:00).
If you are in Dubai for the New Year week, these attractions sell tickets online. Opening hours and prices on 31 December can differ, so check the ticket page before booking.
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At the Top, Burj Khalifa
Burj KhalifaFrom AED 188
Skyline views from Burj Khalifa during the festive week.
Dubai's New Year's Eve fireworks light up the skyline at dozens of locations, and Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai are the most watched spot.
Burj Khalifa and Downtown DubaiThe main show and the most watched spot; arrive in the afternoon.
Dubai FrameDisplays over Zabeel Park in previous years.
Global VillageIts own countdown and fireworks, often several times in the evening.
Atlantis The Palm and Palm JumeirahFireworks over the Palm, visible from the beaches along the crescent.
Burj Al ArabDisplays seen from Jumeirah beaches nearby.
Expo City DubaiA family-friendly venue that hosted displays last year.
Dubai Festival CityWaterfront viewing along the Creek.
Dubai Creek HarbourSkyline views across the Creek towards Downtown.
This list is based on last year's official announcement (Dubai Police listed 48 fireworks displays at 40 locations for the 2025-26 celebrations). The official 2026-27 locations have not been published yet. We will update this page when they are.
