Eid Al Adha 2023: Where to watch the fireworks in Abu Dhabi and Dubai

Head to Dubai Parks and Resorts or Yas Island in the capital to catch a show

Hudayriyat Island will have an Eid Al Adha fireworks display on Thursday. Photo: Modon

Dazzling fireworks displays will light up the sky in the UAE to celebrate Eid Al Adha with celebrations taking place at several spots across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Here's where to go if you want to embrace the festivities with a bang.

Dubai Festival City Mall

The mall's Festival Bay will put on a fireworks show on Thursday at 9pm.

Ahead of the sparkling display, while away the hours by catching a bite at one of the many restaurants dotted around the waterfront arena.

The Bay is also home to the gigantic screens that are part of Imagine, the award-winning fountain, laser and sound projection that puts on daily shows after sunset.

Lapita Hotel, Dubai

The Polynesian-themed hotel at Dubai Parks and Resorts will have a fireworks display every day from Tuesday to Saturday, with the event starting at 9pm.

The only hotel at Dubai Parks & Resorts also has a kids-go-free offer, where children under 12 can stay and dine for free when accompanied by a paying adult. Youngsters can also enjoy a meet-and-greet with characters from the Emirati animated series Shaabiat Al Cartoon on Friday and Saturday next week, as well as daily interactions with the hotel's Smurf mascots.

Yas Bay, Abu Dhabi

The popular Yas Island destination will host fireworks shows on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, at 9pm. These can be viewed from the walkway of the waterfront destination, or from one of the many surrounding restaurants.

Al Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi

The leisure, fitness and entertainment hub will host a fireworks show on Thursday at 9pm. It can be viewed from the 3,000-hectare island's Marsana area.

Developers Modon Properties recently announced new attractions for the island, which already has an obstacle and bike park, plus Trail X and Circuit X. The new venues will include: Surf Abu Dhabi, Velodrome Abu Dhabi and the emirate's largest urban park.

Abu Dhabi Corniche

Continuing a long tradition, visitors can enjoy the light show on the Abu Dhabi Corniche that stretches 8km along the waterfront. There are also many restaurants at Nation Towers that offer ideal views of the spectacle. Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental also has a splendid view of the fireworks.

Hazza bin Zayed Stadium

Residents in Al Ain can head over to the multipurpose Hazza bin Zayed Stadium – which has 25,000 seats and is home to Al Ain FC – to watch fireworks for the occasion.

Madinat Zayed Public Park

Those in Abu Dhabi’s western Al Dafrah region can visit Madinat Zayed Public Park to enjoy a dazzling light show for Eid Al Adha in the spacious park.

Al Mugheirah Beach

Al Mugheirah Bay in Al Dhafra will have Eid-themed festivities along with the dazzle of fireworks. The popular Abu Dhabi venue has set up an Eid Entertainment Zone, complete with music, colourful parades and LED shows.