Dubai is gearing up for its iconic New Year’s Eve celebrations with detailed traffic and crowd management plans to ensure a smooth experience for visitors. Key roads in Downtown Dubai and surrounding areas will be closed starting at 4 PM, with gradual closures of major routes later in the evening.
Dubai Road Closures Timing
| Road Name | Closure Time | Additional Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard | From 4 PM | Closed once parking in the area reaches capacity. Visitors with reservations must arrive before 4 PM. |
| Burj Khalifa Street | From 4 PM | Closed |
| Al Asayel Street | From 4 PM | Closed |
| Lower Financial Centre Road | From 4 PM | Upper deck of Financial Street closes at 9 PM. |
| Al Mustaqbal Street | From 4 PM | Closed |
| Al Sukook Street | From 8 PM | Closed |
| Sheikh Zayed Road | Gradual closure from 11 PM | Closed in both directions between Dubai World Trade Centre Roundabout and Al Safa/Al Meydan Road. |
The traffic plan for 2025 New Year's Eve celebrations around Burj Khalifa Area. #MyDubaiNewYear pic.twitter.com/kiEiURNdeU
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) December 30, 2024
Fireworks in Dubai
The New Year’s Eve celebrations will feature fireworks at 36 locations across Dubai, including the Burj Khalifa and Global Village, promising an unforgettable start to 2025.
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Sheikh Zayed Festival Abu Dhabi Tickets
Ticket price for New Year Event at Sheikh Zayed Festival Abu Dhabi starts from AED 50.00 onwards, book tickets on Zayed Festival Website.
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Visitors are encouraged to plan their journeys and celebrations in advance in Dubai as the year 2025 is gearing up for a biggest fireworks event happening in the Emirates.