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The 10 Best Spots To Watch The 2024 Burj Khalifa Fireworks in Dubai

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All those in UAE, locals and tourists alike always have one plan fixed to clock in their New Year - Seeing the Burj Khalifa Fireworks. The Burj Khalifa fireworks has almost become synonymous to New Year's Eve in the Middle East. Whether you're in Fujairah or Jebel Ali, everyone makes their way to see the Burj Khalifa light up! This year's fireworks are all set to welcome the new year with the bang! Here's all you need to know about watching the Burj Khalifa fireworks while waiting for the clock to turn twelve.

Know Before You Watch The 2024 Burj Khalifa Fireworks


  • Duration of Burj Khalifa Fireworks : The approximate duration of the display is 20 minutes, making it one of the world’s longest and largest fireworks displays.
  • Timings : The fireworks are lit just after the stroke of midnight, but be sure to arrive as early as possible in the evening to catch a good spot to watch from.
  • Getting There : The Burj Khalifa is located in Downtown Dubai, next to the Dubai Mall. It is accessible by public buses as well as taxis. The Dubai Metro also provides a convenient option to reach the spot.

11 Best Spots To Watch The Burj Khalifa Fireworks


1. Burj Khalifa Fountain / Dubai Mall

Undoubtedly the best spot to watch Burj Khalifa's fireworks is from the footsteps of Burj Khalifa, either at the Dubai Fountain or from the Burj facing balconies at Dubai Mall ( Apple Store has a great view!). Be warned, this area will be swamped even 2 hours before the fireworks, so make sure you come in early on 31st December and catch yourself a good spot by 9 PM.

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  • Make a day of it and go upto the 125 or even 148th floor of the Burj while you wait for the clock to strike midnight!
  • If you are coming from other parts of the city or from other Emirates in the UAE, arrive as early as 6 PM to grab a top spot, or make a reservation at one of the many Burj facing restaurants.
  • Plan ahead as roads and access to the Downtown Dubai are restricted after 8 PM for crowd control.

2. Souk al Bahar

is a dining and lifestyle destination across the bridge from the Dubai Mall. Indulge in some arabic-style shopping and browse through antiques, carpets, jewellery and other luxury authentic artefacts to while away time before midnight strikes. Make a reservation in one of the many restaurants in Souk Al Bahar atleast a few weeks in advance if you intend to dine with your friends or family and enjoy the fireworks as you ring in the new year.

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3. Dubai Opera House

Located at a walking distance from Burj Khalifa, the Dubai Opera House is a great place to view the Burj Khalifa fireworks. The first-ever opera house in the United Arab Emirate, the Dubai Opera House hosts an electic collection of concerts, theater, conferences, operas, ballet performances and exhibitions. Built to look like a traditional Arabian dhow, the building’s unique architecture is sure to catch your eye.

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Catch an opera show or go for the highly recommended Dubai Opera Tour while you wait on the New Year!

4. Kite Beach

Pack a picnic basket and snuggle under your blanket as you lay down on Kite Beach to watch the fireworks. You can also eat at one of the many cafes available by the beach as you look up at the night sky lit with fireworks. If you're up for closing New Year's Eve on an adventerous note, get there early and spend your day in the waters. Kite Beach is specially famous for its water activities, so if you're ready brave the cold, dive in!

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5. Madinat Jumeirah

Madinat Jumeirah, a traditional souk with a touch of modern Dubai, is located right next to the Burj Al Arab. It is a destination within a destination, with 3 lavish hotels, over 50 restaurants and a lot of open spaces that make it a popular spot to watch the fireworks from. You can choose to stay the New Year's eve at Madinat Jumeirah or you can take dhow cruise on New Year's night!

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6. Al Khazzan Cadillac Park

Al Khazzan Cadillac Park, located across City Walk, is one of Dubai’s newest parks that UAE residents can access for free. The close proximity of the Park to the Burj Khalifa makes it a great spot to watch the fireworks display.

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7. Dubai Design District

The distance of the Dubai Design District from Downtown Dubai offers a crowd-free view of the Burj Khalifa. The District provides a great spot for a relaxing experience while watching the show. This perfectly positioned spot also happens to be amongst the lesser know spots to watch the Burj Khalifa Fireworks, so spend your day admiring the works of artists around the world and shopping at the promenade before catching a breathtaking view of the Burj Khalifa fireworks.

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8. Black Palace Beach

Unless you're a student ( or a teacher) chances of you having ventured to Knowledge Village Dubai are rather slim. However, this is what makes this an ideal spot to catch the Burj Khalifa fireworks. Though it might seem a rather far from Burj, you get a great panaromic view from the rarely visited stretch of Black Palace Beach sand behind Knowledge Village.

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9. Bay Avenue

Located near the Dubai Canal, Bay Avenue provides a unique vantage point of the Burj Khalifa. After the Dubai Marina and Dubai Creek, the Dubai Canal is the new waterway in town and pulls many towards its curtain fountains and pictursque dhow cruise rides.

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To make the best of your NYE, take the Dubai water bus or water taxi and clock in New Years from the sea! Behold the Burj Khalifa fireworks while you're gliding across the canal.

10. Gate Village, Dubai International Finance Center (DIFC)

Located just far enough from the Burj Khalifa to fit the entire building into your smartphone camera, the Gate Village, DIFC provides a view of the fireworks that will leave you wonderstruck. At Gate Village, look for the corner where posh galleries and Christies' auction house are located. This is the exact spot that gifts you an outstanding view of the Burj Khalifa fireworks. Keep mum, because we don't want our secret spot to be too crowded, do we!

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10 Best Spots To Watch The Burj Khalifa Fireworks