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Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental is famed for its New Year's Eve fireworks. Photo: Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental

Where to watch New Year's Eve 2025 fireworks in the UAE

From ticketed events to free-to-see shows, here are some of the most popular places to be when the clock strikes midnight

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Winter camps for children in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

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Team Hawks's Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in action against Team Falcon during a match in the World Tennis League in Abu Dhabi, 19 December 2024. EPA

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MOTN Festival is split into several zones, which include a cinema in the park and a theatre. Pawan Singh / The National

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At Dh370 per child and Dh580 per adult, the ticketed event at Burj Park offers a relatively cheap way to enjoy this year's fireworks gala. Photo: Emaar

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Participants cycle down Sheikh Zayed Road during the return Dubai Ride. Ruel Pableo for The National

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