The passengers were on a trip to an Easter weekend church gathering
Ras Al Khaimah's #NewYear2019 fireworks achieves two Guinness World Records. KT video: Anita Iyer#NYE2019 #HappyNewYear2019#NewYearsEve #NYE #NewYear #Dubai #Fireworks
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- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2018
Fireworks at JBR and Bluewaters Island, Dubai. KT video: Saman Haziq#NYE2019 #HappyNewYear2019#NewYearsEve #NYE #NewYear #Dubai #Fireworks
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- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2018
Burj Al Arab ringing in 2019 with an incredible fireworks display. KT video: Kelly Clarke#NYE2019 #HappyNewYear2019#NewYearsEve #NYE #NewYear #Dubai #Fireworks
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- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2018
An elaborate fireworks display to celebrate New Year 2019 at Al Majaz Waterfront. KT video: M. Sajjad#NYE2019 #HappyNewYear2019#NewYearsEve #NYE #NewYear #Dubai #Fireworks
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- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2018
#NewYear2019 at Abu Dhabi Corniche. KT video: Anjana Sankar#NYE2019 #HappyNewYear2019#NewYearsEve #NYE #NewYear #Dubai #Fireworks
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- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2018
#NewYear2019 fireworks at #Dubai's Burj Al Arab. KT video: Kelly Clarke#NYE2019 #HappyNewYear2019#NewYearsEve #NYE #NewYear #Dubai #Fireworks
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- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2018
#NewYear2019 fireworks at Sharjah's Buhaira Corniche. KT video: Sherouk Zakaria#NYE2019 #HappyNewYear2019#NewYearsEve #NYE #NewYear #Dubai #Fireworks
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- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2018
Dubai's @BurjKhalifa marks #NewYear2019 with spectacular fireworks display.#NYE2019 #HappyNewYear2019#NewYearsEve #NYE #NewYear #Dubai #Fireworks #BurjKhalifa
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- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2018
#NewYear2019 Dubai's Burj Khalifa will attempt another world record during New Year fireworks, sources confirmed to Khaleej Times.#NYE2019 #HappyNewYear2019#NewYearsEve #NYE #NewYear #Dubai #Fireworks
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- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2018
Slow moving traffic at Al Majaz Waterfront in Sharjah. KT Video: M.Sajjad #NYE2019 #HappyNewYear2019#NewYearsEve #NYE #NewYear #Dubai #Fireworks
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- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2018
Indian #NewYear2019 fireworks at Dubai's Global Village. KT video: Shihab#NYE2019 #HappyNewYear2019#NewYearsEve #NYE #NewYear #Dubai #Fireworks
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- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2018
Prototype drone fire extinguisher at the ready in case of emergency during #NewYear2019 celebrations at #BurjKhalifa. KT Photo: Angel Tesorero#NYE2019 #HappyNewYear2019#NewYearsEve #NYE #NewYear #Dubai #Fireworks
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- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2018
Fireworks mark Bangladesh New Year at Dubai Global Village. KT video: Lujein Farhat. #NYE2019 #HappyNewYear2019#NewYearsEve #NYE #NewYear #Dubai #Fireworks
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- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2018
Road leading from Al Thanya Street onto Kite Beach now blocked due to heavy traffic. #NYE2019 #HappyNewYear2019#NewYearsEve #NYE #NewYear #Dubai #Fireworks
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- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2018
Global Village marks New Year in Thailand with stunning fireworks display. KT Photo: Shihab#NYE2019 #HappyNewYear2019#NewYearsEve #NYE #NewYear #Dubai #Fireworks #BurjKhalifa
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- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2018
Traffic build up along Kite Beach as visitors hunt for free parking spots. Crowds are quickly growing too, with all keen to get a good view of the #NewYear2019 fireworks display at Burj Al Arab. KT Video: Kelly Clarke
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- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2018
Performers entertain residents at Dubai's Jumeirah Beach Residence ahead of #NewYear2019. Video: Saman Haziq/Khaleej Times#NewYearsEve #NYE #NewYear #Dubai
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- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2018
First fireworks of the night as Global Village marks the New Year for China. Video: Lujein Farhat/Khaleej Times#NYE2019 #HappyNewYear2019#NewYearsEve #NYE #NewYear #Dubai #Fireworks #BurjKhalifa
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- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2018
At the Global Village in Dubai, ahead of the New Year fireworks. Photo: Shihab/Khaleej Times#NYE2019 #HappyNewYear2019#NewYearsEve #NYE #NewYear #Dubai #Fireworks #BurjKhalifa
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- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2018
People gather at Al Majaz Waterfront ahead of the fireworks in Sharjah. Photo: Sherouk Zakaria/Khaleej Times#NYE2019 #HappyNewYear2019#NewYearsEve #NYE #NewYear #Dubai #Fireworks #BurjKhalifa
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- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2018
Abu Dhabi ready for record-breaking fireworks: Behind the scenes. Photos: Anjana Sankar/Khaleej Times#NYE2019 #HappyNewYear2019#NewYearsEve #NYE #NewYear #Fireworks
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- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2018
Abu Dhabi ready for record-breaking fireworks: Behind the scenes. Video: Anjana Sankar/Khaleej Times#NYE2019 #HappyNewYear2019#NewYearsEve #NYE #NewYear #Fireworks
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- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2018
Dear #DubaiMetro users, please note that the Burj Khalifa Metro Station will be closed from 10 pm. Please use the Financial Centre and Business Bay stations, as an alternative, to reach your destination. #MyDubaiNewYear2019 #EmaarNYE2019 pic.twitter.com/gDBJOWd3s5
- RTA (@RTA_Dubai) December 31, 2018
The crowd builds up at Dubai's Global Village ahead of the New Year fireworks. Photos: Shihab/Khaleej Times#NYE2019 #HappyNewYear2019#NewYearsEve #NYE #NewYear #Dubai #Fireworks #BurjKhalifa
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- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2018
The last sunset of the year, as seen from Al Khan beach in Sharjah. Photo: M. Sajjad/Khaleej Times#NYE2019 #HappyNewYear2019#NewYearsEve #NYE #NewYear #Fireworks
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- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2018
The last sunset of the year, as seen from Al Khan beach in Sharjah: Photo: M. Sajjad/Khaleej Times#NYE2019 #HappyNewYear2019#NewYearsEve #NYE #NewYear #Dubai #Fireworks #BurjKhalifa
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- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2018
The last sunset of the year, as seen from Dubai's Global Village: Photo: Shihab/Khaleej Times#NYE2019 #HappyNewYear2019#NewYearsEve #NYE #NewYear #Dubai #Fireworks #BurjKhalifa
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- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2018
The crowd inside Dubai Mall ahead of the New Year fireworks. Video: Dhes Handumon/Khaleej Times#NYE2019 #HappyNewYear2019#NewYearsEve #NYE #NewYear #Dubai #Fireworks #BurjKhalifa
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- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2018
Kiosks for food and snacks set up at Al Majaz Waterfront for the New Year fireworks. Photo: Sherouk Zakaria/Khaleej Times#NYE2019 #HappyNewYear2019#NewYearsEve #NYE #NewYear #Fireworks
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- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2018
All set for the New Year fireworks in Ras Al Khaimah. Ambulances have been positioned and police patrolling has begun. Photos: Anita Iyer/Khaleej Times#NYE2019 #HappyNewYear2019#NewYearsEve #NYE #NewYear #Dubai #Fireworks
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- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2018
#Attention | All entrances leading to Mohammad Bin Rashed Boulevard are now closed due to heavy #traffic congestion.#MyDubaiNewYear pic.twitter.com/vLwWozNgjX
- Dubai Police???? ??? (@DubaiPoliceHQ) December 31, 2018
The crowd at Dubai Mall metro station. Photos: Dhes Handumon/Khaleej Times#NYE2019 #HappyNewYear2019#NewYearsEve #NYE #NewYear #Dubai #Fireworks #BurjKhalifa
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- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2018
All set for New Year celebrations at Al Majaz Waterfront in Shariah. Photo: M. Sajjad/Khaleej Times#NYE2019 #HappyNewYear2019#NewYearsEve #NYE #NewYear #Dubai #Fireworks #BurjKhalifa
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- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2018
Heavy crowd at Dubai's Global Village for the New Year fireworks. Video: Shihab/Khaleej Times#NYE2019 #HappyNewYear2019#NewYearsEve #NYE #NewYear #Dubai #Fireworks #BurjKhalifa
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- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2018
The crowd at Global Village in Dubai for the New Year fireworks. Photo: Shihab/Khaleej Times#NYE2019 #HappyNewYear2019#NewYearsEve #NYE #NewYear #Dubai #Fireworks #BurjKhalifa
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- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2018
#????? | ????? ???? ??????? ??????? ??? #???_???#Attention | All entrances leading to #DubaiMall are now closed.#????_?????_????????? #ESC #???_?????_??_??? #MyDubaiNewYear #DubaiPolice #????_???
- Dubai Police???? ??? (@DubaiPoliceHQ) December 31, 2018
Security personnel redirecting traffic outside the Dubai Mall. Photo: Dhes Handumon/Khaleej Times#NYE2019 #HappyNewYear2019#NewYearsEve #NYE #NewYear #Dubai #Fireworks #BurjKhalifa
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- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2018
The crowd outside the entrance to Dubai Metro inside Dubai Mall. Video: Dhes Handumon/Khaleej Times#NYE2019 #HappyNewYear2019#NewYearsEve #NYE #NewYear #Dubai #Fireworks #BurjKhalifa
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- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2018
People queueing up for taxis inside the Dubai Mall. Video: Dhes Handumon/Khaleej Times#NYE2019 #HappyNewYear2019#NewYearsEve #NYE #NewYear #Dubai #Fireworks #BurjKhalifa
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- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2018
Crowd inside the Dubai Mall ahead of the New Year fireworks. Video: Rahul Gajjar/Khaleej Times#NYE2019 #HappyNewYear2019#NewYearsEve #NYE #NewYear #Dubai #Fireworks #BurjKhalifa
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- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2018
Crowd begins to swell inside the Dubai Mall ahead of the New Year fireworks. Photo: Neeraj Murali/Khaleej Times#NYE2019 #HappyNewYear2019#NewYearsEve #NYE #NewYear #Dubai #Fireworks #BurjKhalifa
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- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2018
A restaurant inside Dubai Mall with '2019' balloons for the New Year. Photo: Rahul Gajjar/Khaleej Times#NYE2019 #HappyNewYear2019#NewYearsEve #NYE #NewYear #Dubai #Fireworks #BurjKhalifa
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- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2018
Reserved seating areas at the fountain area near Burj Khalifa for the fireworks. Photos: Dhes Handumon & Neeraj MuraliKhaleej Times#NYE2019 #HappyNewYear2019#NewYearsEve #NYE #NewYear #Dubai #Fireworks #BurjKhalifa
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- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2018
Tight security inside the Dubai Mall towards the fountain area ahead of the fireworks. Photo: Dhes Handumon/Khaleej Times#NYE2019 #HappyNewYear2019#NewYearsEve #NYE #NewYear #Dubai #Fireworks #BurjKhalifa
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- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2018
Security personnel being briefed inside Dubai Mall ahead of the fireworks. Photo: Dhes Handumon/Khaleej Times#NYE2019 #HappyNewYear2019#NewYearsEve #NYE #NewYear #Dubai #Fireworks #BurjKhalifa
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- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2018
People are already camping out at the bridge on way to Dubai Mall from The Address Hotel to watch the fireworks at midnight. Photo: Dhes Handumon/Khaleej Times#NYE2019 #HappyNewYear2019#NewYearsEve #NYE #NewYear #Dubai #Fireworks #BurjKhalifa pic.twitter.com/hGLI1m0Gmw
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2018
All is quiet near the Burj Al Arab in Dubai ahead of the fireworks. Video: Kelly Clarke/Khaleej Times#NYE2019 #HappyNewYear2019#NewYearsEve #NYE #NewYear #Dubai #Fireworks pic.twitter.com/5w8wXUfsXg
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2018
Traffic cones have been set up at Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, leading up to the fireworks viewing area. Video: Anita Iyer/Khaleej Times#NYE2019 #HappyNewYear2019#NewYearsEve #NYE #NewYear #BurjKhalifa #Dubai #Fireworks pic.twitter.com/r6xSCTV8I7
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2018
Traffic continues to build up as the evening approaches. The red lines are getting darker in the Downtown Dubai area ahead of the New Year fireworks #NYE2019 #HappyNewYear2019#NewYearsEve #NYE #NewYear #BurjKhalifa #Dubai #Fireworks pic.twitter.com/GPwBDgZrGm
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2018
Photo: Crowd at Dubai Mall taken earlier this afternoon.
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- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2018
Traffic begins to build up in the Downtown Dubai area ahead of the New Year fireworks #NYE2019 #HappyNewYear2019 pic.twitter.com/16ZB5L2XhP
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2018
Security guards being deployed and media crew setting up their cameras and tripods at Dubai fountain for the New Year fireworks. Video: Angel Tesorero/Khaleej Times #NYE2019 #HappyNewYear2019 pic.twitter.com/rKsUeqq7VH
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2018
- RTA (@RTA_Dubai) December 31, 2018
The passengers were on a trip to an Easter weekend church gathering
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