Where to watch New Year’s Eve fireworks in Abu Dhabi

Your guide to New Year’s Eve fireworks across Abu Dhabi, from beachfront blowouts to local midnight moments

As the clock ticks towards 2026, New Year’s Eve fireworks will pop off across the capital, from beachfront promenades to neighbourhood parks. Whether you want a full sky-filling show or a quick burst of colour before the hugs and selfies, there is a spot with your name on it. Wherever you end up, the rule is the same. Look up, count down and let the sky do the rest.

Abu Dhabi city 

The capital goes big on choice, with fireworks launching from several well-known spots. From the Corniche to hotel-lined waterways, displays ranging from quick bursts to full ten-minute shows. Each comes with its own countdown moment, so pick your view and set your alarm.

• Abu Dhabi Corniche
  10-minute fireworks display at midnight
• Erth Abu Dhabi
  5-minute fireworks display
• Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri
  3-minute fireworks display
• Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
  4-minute fireworks display

Saadiyat Island

Saadiyat turns New Year’s Eve into a pick-your-view adventure, with fireworks sparkling across the Cultural District, resorts and beachfront. Whether you are on the sand or by the canal, the island knows how to do midnight.

• Saadiyat Nights
  3-minute fireworks display
• Water canal opposite the Cultural District
  10-minute fireworks display
• Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort
  3-minute fireworks display
• The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort
  5-minute fireworks display
• Saadiyat Beach Club
  5-minute fireworks display

Yas Bay Waterfront

Yas Bay Waterfront doubles the fun with two chances to catch fireworks, making it a strong pick for families and early planners. It is ideal if you want to ease into the night or catch the show twice, just because you can. Enjoy fireworks at 9pm and again at midnight

Hudayriyat Island

Hudayriyat keeps things simple and scenic, with a single midnight moment over the water. It is relaxed, open-air and perfect for a no-fuss start to 2026

• Hudayriyat Island
  5-minute fireworks display
  1 January 2026, midnight

Al Ain

Al Ain welcomes 2026 with a longer show that brings the community together under one sky. The ten-minute fireworks display will be above Hazza bin Zayed Stadium. It is a big community moment, with families gathering to watch the sky light up together.

• Hazza bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain Square
  10-minute fireworks display
  1 January 2026, midnight

Madinat Zayed

In Al Dhafra, Madinat Zayed marks the new year with fireworks above the town’s public park.

• Public Park, Madinat Zayed
  5-minute fireworks display
  1 January 2026, midnight

Ghayathi

Ghayathi marks the new year with fireworks behind the Tamm Centre as the community counts down together. It is local, lively and all about starting 2026 side by side.

• Behind Tamm Centre, Ghayathi
  5-minute fireworks display
  1 January 2026, midnight

 

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