Experience an unforgettable melding of luxury, heritage, and Christmas festivities this New Year’s Eve on a glorious Fireworks Cruise of the Dubai Marina and Burj Khalifa area. Come aboard either a fully decorated traditional dhow or a deluxe catamaran, both of which are ideal venues for a fantastic evening, offering an extensive range of international buffet dinner options, live music and entertainment, with stunning panoramic views of the Dubai skyline as the backdrop.
As the clock strikes midnight, you will be amazed as the sky erupts with the spectacle of fireworks displays across Dubai Marina, Burj Khalifa, Atlantis, and JBR. Welcome in 2026 in style in Dubai, with lots of fun, beautiful moments, and a celebration to remember!

Check out the Dubai New Year Package below to experience an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration as Dubai comes to life with excitement and fun.
Celebrate the arrival of the new year the glorious way in Dubai. This city boasts a vast list of activities and venues designed to ensure that your New Year’s Eve is a night to remember. The city comes alive with the most incredible fireworks displays and brings many visitors from around the world just to take part.
There are so many options for your celebrations that you may have trouble deciding: join a desert safari adventure, enjoy a phenomenal light and sound extravaganza at Palm Jumeirah, or dance the night away at a gala party in one of the fabulous nightclubs.
Ring in the New Year in style on a traditional dhow cruise along Dubai Marina or the Creek. You’ll receive a friendly Emirati welcome followed by amazing live entertainment, including a Tanoura dance show, and a delicious New Year’s buffet dinner. As you watch a stunning firework display over Dubai’s famous landmarks, you’ll either witness the Palm Jumeirah and Ain Dubai from the Marina Cruise or the Burj Khalifa from the Creek Cruise. Everything is in place for an unforgettable New Year.
For the most extravagant yacht cruising experience this New Year’s Eve, reserve our exclusive Gala Dinner Cruise on the gorgeous and beautiful Marina or historic Creek. This three-hour journey is the perfect way to ring in the New Year and includes unlimited non-alcoholic beverages, a unique 5-star buffet-style dinner, and a live Tanoura dance show. Unlimited alcohol is available at an additional cost, if desired.
The highlight of the evening is the celebratory New Year fireworks: from the Creek, guests will be able to see fireworks over the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Festival City, and from the Marina cruise, guests will have access to beautiful views of JBR, Palm Jumeirah, and Ain Dubai. Don’t miss out on this wonderful way to celebrate December 31st.
For the ultimate and extravagant New Year’s celebration, we have our Mega Yacht Party and Luxury Dinner Cruise available. The Mega Yacht Party includes mega celebrations, a scrumptious dinner buffet, BBQ options, and the unique robot chef. Along with unlimited premium beverages, including alcohol, a live DJ, and entertainment.
The Luxury Dinner Cruise is a five-hour adventure on the water and will take you around Atlantis, Burj Al Arab, and Palm Jumeirah. Enjoy a delectable international buffet feast, a live cooking station, the innovative robot chef, and premium beverages with live entertainment and a live DJ. Both celebrations will offer breathtaking views of New Year’s fireworks over Marina, JBR, Ain Dubai, and Palm Jumeirah, which is the perfect way to start the New Year experience.
Consider a luxurious Desert Safari for a uniquely memorable New Year’s Eve in a tranquil wilderness escape away from the city crowds. Experience the Emirati hospitality through traditional Arabic coffee and dates, feeling like a true Bedouin in the desert. The evening is filled with unforgettable experiences, including dune bashing, shisha smoking, camel riding, quad biking, sandboarding, and a BBQ dinner with brilliant entertainment, including an amazing fire show, an astounding Tanoura dance, and belly dancing! It’s a great way to kick off the New Year.
To have a similar experience on the evening of December 31, 2025, you might choose to go on private boat parties or take one of the premium or VIP dinner cruises.
Dubai is home to one of the world’s most extravagant New Year celebrations, which includes record-setting fireworks, luxurious dinners, yachts parties, and raucous beach parties.
You can select either Dubai Marina or Dubai Creek; both have incredible views and one-of-a-kind experiences.
The New Year Desert Safari in Dubai presents a prime opportunity to celebrate under the stars, including live entertainment, fireworks, a BBQ dinner, and traditional Arabian experiences.
Activities include dune surfing, camel riding, sand surfing, henna painting, shisha, a Tanoura show, belly dancing, a fire show, and a New Year grand countdown.
Certainly! A buffet-style barbecue dinner featuring vegetarian and non-vegetarian options will be provided, in addition to unlimited refreshments.
Certainly, the majority of camps have vibrant fireworks and unique countdowns to ring in the New Year.
A Dubai New Year Dhow Cruise is an enjoyable dinner cruise on a traditional wooden dhow, which offers live entertainment, great food, and amazing views of the skyline and fireworks in Dubai.
Yes, there are lively performances of Tanoura dance, live music, and other celebrations depending on the cruise location.
Cruises on the Marina provide striking views of the skyline and a luxurious atmosphere, while Creek Cruises are enveloped in the charm of old Dubai, with a rich cultural atmosphere.
The best fireworks shows happen at Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeirah, and Dubai Festival City Mall.
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