The traffic plan for New Year's Eve 2025 celebrations around Burj Khalifa Area

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Traffic plan for New Year’s Eve in Dubai

Dubai announces New Year’s Eve road closures, Metro timings and free parking. Dubai Metro: The Red and Green Lines will operate continuously for 43 hours, covering all 53 stations, from 5am on Tuesday, 31 December until 12am on Thursday, 2 January 2025. Watch the below video for complete traffic plan details ahead of New Year Eve Celeberation in Dubai.

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

Road Closure in Dubai

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	No additional notes.
Al Asayel Street	From 4 PM	No additional notes.
Lower Financial Centre Road	From 4 PM	Upper deck of Financial Street closes at 9 PM.
Al Mustaqbal Street	From 4 PM	No additional notes.
Al Sukook Street	From 8 PM	No additional notes.
Sheikh Zayed Road	Gradual closure from 11 PM	Closed in both directions between Dubai World Trade Centre Roundabout and Al Safa/Al Meydan Road.

Category	Details
Medical Preparedness	– 200+ ambulances and 1,800 medical staff on standby.
	– 10 hospitals ready for urgent care.
Parking Facilities	– 20,000 additional parking spaces at Dubai Mall, Zabeel, and Emaar Boulevard.
	– Alternative parking: Al Wasl Club (500 spaces) and Al Jaffiliya (400 spaces).
	– Shuttle buses start from 3 PM.
Viewing Areas	– Dedicated areas for workers with screens and meal services.
	– Special zones for families and bachelors.
Road Closures	– Major closures start at 4 PM, including:
	– Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard.
	– Burj Khalifa Street, Al Mustaqbal St, Al Asayel Rd, and Al Sukuk St.
	– Partial Sheikh Zayed Road closure from 11 PM.
Alternative Routes	– Suggested alternatives: Jumeirah Street, Al Wasl Street, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Rd, and Al Khail Rd.
Public Transport	– Dubai Metro: Operating 43+ hours continuously from 5 AM, Dec 31, to Jan 1.
	– Dubai Tram: Operating from 6 AM, Dec 31, to 1 AM, Jan 2.
	– Dubai Mall Metro Station closes at 5 PM on Dec 31.
Marine Transport	– Departure points: Marina Mall, Al Ghubaiba, Bluewaters, Al Fahidi, and Al Jaddaf.
	– Advance booking advised via [email protected].
Fireworks Locations	– 36 locations hosting fireworks displays, including:
	– Burj Park (Downtown Dubai with Burj Khalifa display).
	– Global Village (seven-countdown celebrations from 8 PM to 1 AM).
	– Dubai Festival City Mall (fireworks with Mahmoud El Esseily’s performance).

Medical Preparedness

Over 200 ambulances and 1,800 medical staff will be on standby.

Supported by 10 hospitals for urgent care.

Parking Facilities

Around 20,000 additional parking spaces provided at key locations like Dubai Mall, Zabeel, and Emaar Boulevard. Alternative parking at Al Wasl Club (500 spaces) and Al Jaffiliya (400 spaces), with shuttle buses running from 3 PM.

Alternative parking locations:

Jebel Ali
Etisalat by e&
Centrepoint
Jumeirah Golf Estates
Al Wasl Club
Al Kifaf
General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA)

Access and Viewing Areas

Dedicated viewing areas for workers with large screens and meal services.

Special zones for families and bachelors.

Road Closures and Alternative Routes

Major road closures starting from 4 PM on December 31, affecting routes like Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard and Burj Khalifa Street.

Alternative routes include Jumeirah Street, Al Wasl Street, and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road.

Public Transport Updates

Metro and Tram operating for over 43 hours continuously.

Dubai Mall Metro Station to close at 5 PM; visitors advised to arrive earlier.

Dubai taxis

At the end of the event, RTA buses will transport attendees to three designated taxi parking areas:

Al Wasl Club
Al Kifaf
General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA)

Marine Transportation

Cruise departure points include Marina Mall, Al Ghubaiba, and more.

Advance booking recommended for marine transport.

Fireworks Locations

https://twitter.com/DXBMediaOffice/status/1874035182401196208

36 locations across Dubai will host fireworks displays.

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