'No traffic, no music': Dubai residents, visitors ride hot air balloons to welcome 2026 Hot tea, coffee, and dates were served as the balloons were prepared. Soft burners lit up the ground, and the desert slowly awoke 2 min read
Free air tickets, Bollywood show: How Dubai workers rested, felt 'respected' on NYE In Al Quoz, hundreds of workers were not busy. They were sitting, watching, dancing, singing and laughing during the New Year celebration organised by the GDRFA. 4 min read
Some UAE residents escape to desert for quiet, traffic-free NYE celebrations Decorated tents stood out against the sand, with fairy lights and small details giving the campsite a welcoming feel 4 min read
Happy New Year, UAE! Fireworks, drones light up skies as country welcomes 2026 Khaleej Times brings you every detail on UAE's New Year's Eve 2026 celebration — the vibes from the ground through our reporters stationed across the emirates, to transport and safety advisories for revellers in the country 33 min read
2-day free public parking announced in Sharjah for New Year 2026 The announcement excludes smart parking yards, and 'blue' public paid-parking zones that operate throughout the week and on official holidays 2 min read
Ras Al Khaimah sets new Guinness World Record with largest drone display of phoenix on NYE Visitors said RAK's accessible waterfront setting and open-air celebrations offered a refreshing alternative to more congested city centres 3 min read
Look: Last sunset of 2025 in UAE leaves residents in awe Across the country, warm, golden light could be seen edging into blue skies from 5.15pm before the sun finally set at 5.40pm 3 min read
Esha Deol welcomes New Year in Dubai with emotional tribute to father Dharmendra The tribute drew reactions from several followers, including actor Bobby Deol, who responded with a red heart emoji 1 min read
First-time awe to family bonding: How Downtown Dubai enjoyed 'unmatched' NYE fireworks While visitors marvelled at the spectacle, residents of Downtown Dubai experienced the night very differently as they chose to stay indoors and spend time with family and friends 4 min read
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