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Best New Year’s Eve Celebrations in Dubai (2026 Edition)
New Year’s Eve in Dubai isn’t just a countdown, it’s a city wide spectacle spread across beaches, rooftops, harbours and landmark venues. As 2026 approaches, Dubai delivers a mix of headline concerts, skyline-view celebrations and music-led parties that cater to every kind of New Year plan.
Here’s a carefully curated list of the most exciting New Year’s Eve events to help you choose how you want to welcome the year ahead.
Gala Dinner Under the Stars at Atlantis, The Palm
Atlantis, The Palm’s Gala Dinner Under the Stars is one of Dubai’s most iconic and high-demand New Year’s Eve experiences, combining black-tie dining with headline live entertainment. For 2026, the evening is elevated further with a live performance by Maroon 5, transforming the resort’s open-air winter-themed venue into a full-scale concert setting.
Guests arrive early to enjoy pre-dinner cocktails and live performances before moving into an expansive gourmet buffet featuring lobster, caviar, sushi, live cooking stations and an elaborate dessert spread. Premium free-flow beverages run throughout the night, culminating in Palm Jumeirah’s fireworks display and access to exclusive Atlantis after-parties post-midnight.
What’s Unique: The only New Year’s Eve gala in Dubai combining a global pop concert, luxury dining and Palm-wide fireworks in one ticketed experience.
Time: Starts 7:00 PM
Type of Music: Live Pop Concert + Lounge & Party Sets
Location: Palm Jumeirah — Atlantis, The Palm
Reservation: Tickets available on Platinumlist.
New Year’s Eve with Lost Frequencies at Koko Bay
Koko Bay’s New Year’s Eve celebration brings a music-led, barefoot-on-the-sand energy to Palm West Beach, headlined by Belgian DJ and producer Lost Frequencies. Known for melodic, feel-good house tracks, his set shapes the night from sunset through the midnight countdown.
The beachfront venue offers uninterrupted sea views, premium cocktails and a curated food menu, with the party unfolding under the open sky as fireworks light up Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Marina. The atmosphere remains social and stylish rather than formal, making it ideal for guests who want to dance without committing to a large-scale festival.
What’s Unique: A headline international DJ performance in a true beachfront setting, where the dance floor sits directly by the sea.
Time: Starts 8:00 PM
Type of Music: Melodic House, Electronic
Location: Palm Jumeirah — Palm West Beach
Reservation Details: Tickets available on Platinumlist.
Dubai
NYE Celebration with Lost Frequencies
AED 463.47
CamelPhat & Mahmut Orhan at Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour
The Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience delivers one of the city’s most festival-scale electronic music celebrations for New Year’s Eve, with UK duo CamelPhat and Turkish producer Mahmut Orhan leading the lineup. Hosted in an open-air waterfront venue at Dubai Harbour, the night is built around immersive sound, large-format staging and uninterrupted harbour views.
Guests move freely between dance areas and viewing zones, with multiple bars serving premium beverages throughout the venue. The focus here is unapologetically on music, production and crowd energy rather than dining or formality.
What’s Unique: A harbour-side NYE festival led by two globally renowned electronic acts.
Time: Starts 7:00 PM
Type of Music: Melodic Techno, House, Electronic
Location: Dubai Harbour — Near Dubai Marina
Reservation: Tickets available on Platinumlist.
Dubai
CamelPhat & Mahmut Orhan at Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience
AED 200.84
Sonny Fodera NYE Special at Bohemia Beach Club
Bohemia Beach Club at FIVE Palm Jumeirah turns into a high-energy beachfront dance arena for its New Year’s Eve special with Sonny Fodera. Known for driving house sets and vocal-heavy tracks, Fodera is supported by Danny Howard and resident DJs transforming the venue into an open-air dance floor with a social, upbeat crowd and uninterrupted Palm skyline views.
The open-air venue keeps music front and centre, with easy access to bars, a social crowd and fireworks lighting up the Palm skyline during the countdown. The vibe is unapologetically party-first.
What’s Unique: A pure house-music-driven beach club countdown with Sonny Fodera at the decks.
Time: Starts 8:00 PM
Type of Music: House, Electronic
Location: Palm Jumeirah — FIVE Palm Jumeirah
Reservation: Tickets available on Bohemia Dubai's official website.
Dubai
Bohemia Presents Sonny Fodera | NYE Special Edition in Dubai
AED 400
EMAAR New Year’s Eve 2026 at Burj Park
EMAAR’s New Year’s Eve celebration at Burj Park offers one of the most sought-after viewing experiences in the city with guaranteed, unobstructed views of the Burj Khalifa fireworks, laser projections and Dubai Fountain show.
Designed as a premium open-air viewing zone, the event is family-friendly and relaxed, with live performances and cultural entertainment building toward midnight. While food and beverages are not included, a wide selection of food trucks and stalls operate throughout the park allowing guests to dine at their own pace.
What’s Unique: The closest ticketed viewing area for Burj Khalifa’s New Year’s Eve fireworks, without restaurant reservations.
Time: Starts 4:00 PM
Type of Music: Live Performances, Cultural Sets
Location: Downtown Dubai — Burj Park
Reservation: Tickets available on Platinumlist with free entry for children under five.
Dubai
EMAAR New Year's Eve 2026 at Burj Park, Downtown Dubai
AED 596.04
New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner at WET Deck
Set on the open-air terrace overlooking the Arabian Gulf, WET Deck’s NYE dinner combines an international buffet with free-flow beverages in a relaxed yet celebratory environment. Live entertainment and DJ sets run throughout the evening, but the format gives equal attention to social dining, pre-party mingling, and waterfront views.
Unlike formal gala dinners that require black-tie attire, WET Deck keeps things stylish but approachable, making it a popular pick for groups, couples, and even family members who want a festive dinner-first experience that naturally transitions into the midnight celebration. The venue’s beachfront vantage point also offers views of nearby firework displays without the crowded feel of Downtown viewing zones.
What’s Unique: A beachfront New Year’s Eve gala dinner that balances social dining, waterfront views and live entertainment without rigid formality.
Time: Starts 7:30 PM
Type of Music: Live DJ Sets, Festive Contemporary
Location: Dubai Marina — W Dubai Mina Seyahi
Reservation: Tickets available on sevenrooms.com.
Dubai
New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner at WET Deck
AED 750
Najwa Karam & Wael Kfoury Live at Festival Arena
For those who prefer a concert-led countdown, the New Year’s Eve live show featuring Najwa Karam and Wael Kfoury delivers a powerful, performance-first experience. Hosted indoors at Festival Arena, the evening focuses on Arabic pop and classic ballads instead of DJ-driven partying.
Food and beverages are available within the venue, allowing guests to enjoy the concert comfortably from start to finish. The seated concert format offers comfort, clear views and a more emotional, music-centric way to welcome 2026.
What's unique: A seated New Year’s Eve concert featuring two of Arabic music’s biggest stars.
Time: Starts 9:00 PM
Type of Music: Arabic Pop, Classic Ballads
Location: Dubai Festival City — Festival Arena
Reservation: Tickets available on Platinumlist.
Dubai
Najwa Karam & Wael Kfoury in Dubai
AED 567.66
Shiraz House NYE 2026 at 88 Terrace
Shiraz House hosts its New Year’s Eve celebration at 88 Terrace on Bluewaters Island, offering an open-air rooftop party with panoramic views of Ain Dubai, JBR and Dubai Marina. The night features five headline DJs namely Phelix, Tebra, Pouya, Sasha and AJ alongside live performances by Lilyam and Omid.
Premium bar service runs throughout the evening, creating a lively yet social atmosphere that builds steadily toward midnight.
What’s Unique: A multi-DJ rooftop NYE party with uninterrupted Ain Dubai views, designed for social dancing rather than seated dining.
Time: Starts 11:00 PM
Type of Music: Electronic, Commercial, Open-Format
Location: Bluewaters Island
Reservation: Tickets available on Platinumlist.
Dubai
Shiraz House NYE 2026
AED 309.63
New Year’s Eve Celebration at Expo City Dubai
Expo City Dubai offers a community-style New Year’s Eve celebration with open spaces, live entertainment and casual dining options. The event is designed for families and groups seeking a festive atmosphere without nightclub intensity.
The spacious layout allows guests to enjoy the countdown comfortably while still being part of the city’s celebrations.
What’s Unique: A calm, family-friendly celebration inside a landmark urban space, without nightclub crowds.
Time: Starts 5:00 PM
Type of Music: Live Bands, DJ Sets
Location: Expo City Dubai
Reservation: Tickets available on Platinumlist.
Dubai
New Year’s Eve Celebration at Expo City Dubai
AED 154.82
Cavo New Year’s Eve Ultimate Countdown Experience
Cavo’s Ultimate Countdown Experience is one of Dubai’s most celebrated choices for guests who want a pure party with a DJ focus. Located inside the trendy Bluewaters Island nightlife circuit, Cavo transforms into a high-energy hub led by internationally renowned DJ Novak, whose signature melodic house and tech-influenced set keeps the room moving throughout the evening.
Multiple bar service points are distributed throughout the venue to prevent long queues, and the nightclub’s open-plan layout means guests can flow between zones without bottlenecks. The countdown hits its peak with a final, extended DJ set rather than formal dining or countdown programming, making this one of the most rhythmic and sustained NYE music experiences in the city.
What’s Unique: One of Dubai’s purest countdown club experiences centred on DJ Novak’s melodic house/tech sets with no formal dining, or gala formatting.
Time: Starts 9:00 PM
Type of Music: Melodic House, Tech House, Club-Focused Electronic
Location: Bluewaters Island — Dubai
Reservation: Tickets available on Platinumlist.
Dubai
Cavo Presents - New Year's Eve 2025: The Ultimate Countdown Experience
AED 309.63
From beachfront beats to skyline fireworks, Dubai does New Year’s Eve like nowhere else! So whether you’re drawn to a glamorous gala, a high-energy DJ set, a live concert or a relaxed waterfront celebration, there’s a night here that fits exactly how you want to welcome 2026.
Pick your vibe, book your tickets early, and get ready to welcome 2026 with a night you won’t forget!
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