From intense light and sound celebrations to dazzling fireworks, New Year’s Eve in Dubai 2026 is gradually turning into a grand affair. You can expect a lot happening in the city next month, so plan your itineraries and book your flights to Dubai as soon as possible. Burj Park – a little island on the Burj Lake or the Dubai Fountain Lake – is preparing for a remarkable Burj Khalifa New Year’s Eve 2025 celebration, featuring pyrotechnic displays, immersive light and laser performances, live acts and so much more.
Basically, there is a lot to see and celebrate this NYE in Dubai. You cannot miss this experience. For the upcoming Burj Khalifa NYE 2026 events in Burj Park, ticket prices are already announced. But good things sell out fast and these tickets are also selling like hot cakes off shelves. So, you better hurry up.
For this New Year’s Eve in Dubai, Burj Park and Frontage (a group company of Red Chilies Entertainment from Indian megastar Shah Rukh Khan) are collaborating. This means only one thing – get ready for high-energy performances, unforgettable celebrations and more. Try to reach Burj Park as early as possible on 31 December 2025 because of road closures and possible changes to the Dubai Metro operations.
Top things to expect at Burj Khalifa New Year’s Eve 2026 Celebration at Burj Park
There are a lot of incredible things to expect at Burj Khalifa New Year’s Eve 2026 celebrations. Starting from the light and laser events to live performances and uninterrupted glimpses of Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountain, the list is going to get longer. The involvement of Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chilies Entertainment in the celebrations is going to ensure a really filmy touch (Kyunki Picture Abhi Baki Hai Mere Dost – Because The Movie Isn’t Over Yet, My Friend).
You are guaranteed uninterrupted glimpses of the iconic structure. There is live entertainment to indulge in, in addition to special spaces for your young ones, different food trucks and stalls offering a broad selection of treats, and more. There are restrooms, picnic tables, drum tables, bean bag seating and more. Feel free to take photographs but be mindful of other attendees at the time of capturing your memories.
Isn’t Emaar Burj Khalifa NYE Celebrations free of cost?
The upcoming Burj Khalifa New Year’s Eve celebrations at Burj Park on 31 December 2025 remain free and open to all. But Burj Park is going to ensure the most serene setting for those looking for something extra special. You can find a splendid ambiance, plenty of food and drink options, and live entertainment all around. The Burj Park spots can be booked ahead of time for a charge. Nonetheless, you are going to find a lot of free spots to catch a glimpse of the celebrations. Free access to such areas happens on a first-come, first-served basis. Therefore, try to reach the place as early as possible on New Year’s Eve in Dubai.
Burj Khalifa New Year’s Eve 2026: Tickets and Prices
- For adults: AED 997.5 (incl VAT)
- For kids (5-12): AED 577.5 (incl VAT)
- For kids under 5: free of cost (but a ticket must be booked to collect badge)
In order to purchase your Emaar NYE at Burj Park 2026 tickets, start the process online. The aforementioned ticket prices do not include F&B. Doors for the celebrations open at 12 noon on 31 December 2025. But Badge Collection needs to be done beforehand.
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Badge Collection for Burj Khalifa New Year’s Eve 2026 Celebration
The celebrations are planned for 31 December 2025. Doors open at 12 pm. But Badge Collection needs to be done from 26-30 December. Timings for Monday to Thursday: 10 am to 11 pm and Friday to Sunday: 10 am to 12 am. You can collect the badges at Dubai Mall (Opposite Café Nero, Ground Floor (Opposite Ice Rink)) or at Dubai Hills Mall (The Storm Coaster, Ground Floor).
Please keep in mind that the badges are not going to be offered after 11 pm on 30 December 2025. These badges are mandatory for entry into Burj Park and specific areas. You can also use these to board the shuttle buses. Lost badges are not going to be replaced. So, keep the thing safe and secure at all times.
How to reach Burj Park for Burj Khalifa New Year’s Eve 2026 Celebrations
It is recommended to reach the place by 4 pm (doors open at 12 pm). Before 4 pm, you can park in public parking areas along Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid BLVD, Zabeel Parking or Fountain Views Parking. Beyond 4 pm, the spots are accessible at Al Meydan – Falcon Heritage and Sports Centre and more places. You can use the shuttle bus to get off at the venue. Keep your badge secure at all times. The Dubai Metro is going to continue running but may close depending on the authorities’ decisions. Taxis are going to operate as usual before road closures. The reopening of roads and public transport is going to happen once the event concludes. You can check the latest updates on RTA Dubai.
In order to access Burj Park, use DT Gate 5 and proceed to the designated Entry Gate (Mexican Gate or Opera Gate). Present your badge to enter. Once you leave Burj Park, re-entry is not permitted. Therefore, plan ahead. For people bringing strollers, you need to use Gate 2 on Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid BLVD to access Burj Park. People of Determination (POD) can also use the same gate to access Burj Park for the ultimate NYE in Dubai celebrations.
The tickets for Burj Khalifa New Year’s Eve 2026 Celebrations at Burj Park are valid on 31 December. Get your badges from the Dubai Mall or Dubai Hills Mall by 30 December, 11 pm. Tickets are non-refundable, non-transferable and cannot be used or resold for commercial purposes. Kids under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Do not bring your pets along. Laser pointers, outside food and beverage (except for essential baby items), horns, trumpets, alcohol and glass containers are not permitted.
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If you cannot get a ticket for the upcoming Emaar Burj Khalifa New Year’s Eve 2026 Celebrations at Burj Park, there are many free family-friendly spots also accessible on a first-come, first-served basis. LED screens are going to display the live entertainment on Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid BLVD on the night. You can also get a spot at many restaurants in Dubai Mall and Souk al Bahar for the best glimpses of the NYE celebrations at Burj Khalifa. Expect the packages to be released really soon.
Do not miss Dubai this NYE 2026. Plan ahead, get your tickets booked and arrive in style for one of your lifetime’s most memorable New Year’s Eve celebrations. The iconic Burj Khalifa is going to be embedded in your permanent memories and the ambiance on that night, simply surreal!
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