Downtown Dubai New Year’s Eve Festivities Timings

Publish date: Saturday، 24 December 2022

Downtown Dubai New Year’s Eve festivities will be on first-come basis as usual. For those looking to take on the street to watch the festivities, it's advised to arrive before 1pm. There's no need for reservations or tickets.

However, restaurants and cafes around the area will require advanced booking.

The Dubai Mall Metro Station can close any time between 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm, depending on the capacity of the mall. Once capacity has been met, the metro station will close.

Transport & Parking

There are five access points across Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, which is expected to be closed from 6:00 pm onwards, so guests with hotel or restaurant reservations must arrive ahead of time.

Gate 1: Behind Downtown Command Centre
Gate 2: Behind Burj Vista
Gate 3: Near Emaar Square, adjacent to Boulevard Plaza Building
Gate 4: Opposite Address Boulevard
Gate 5: Opposite Address Downtown

Taxis will operate as normal while the roads are open but once the roads have been closed by the authorities and drop off/pick up will no longer be allowed.

The road closures along Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Boulevard could be lifted any time between 1:00 am and 2:00 am, depending on the directives of the concerned authorities.

The official NYE show will last for seven mins (12:00 am to 12:07 am) while there will be a 3-min Emaar NYE pre-show beginning at 11:57 pm.

Before the show starts, there will also be a DJ performing at Burj Park from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm.

Downtown Dubai New Year’s Eve Festivities Timings

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