WATCH: UAE rings in 2017 with dazzling fireworks display

Khaleej Times journalists reported and recorded New Year 2017 celebrations from Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab and Dubai Water Canal, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.

Sunday, 01.25 am

Traffic at a standstill near Dubai Canal. Video by Gaurav Achipalya#MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/UDuvuMyJn0
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

Sunday, 01.22 am

Huge crowd pours out of the Dubai Mall after the fireworks. By Nilanjana Gupta. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5WAQ3 pic.twitter.com/lBPMCj7jjO
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

Sunday, 00.57 am

New Year 2017 fireworks at Burj Khalifa in Dubai. By Sunita Menon.#MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/MSSGk2EHnJ
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

Sunday, 00.49 am

Fireworks at Burj Khalifa in Dubai. By Nilanjana Gupta.#MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/iSHtAfxDh9
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

Sunday, 00.43 am

Fireworks at Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi. By Ryan Lim.#NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/iazqDtAytu
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

Sunday, 00.39 am

Fireworks at Al Majaz Waterfront in Sharjah.
Photo: M. Sajjad/Khaleej Times pic.twitter.com/1lEDbAzGLT
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

Sunday, 00.25 am

Watch: New Year 2017 fireworks at Burj Al Arab in Dubai.
Video: Rahul Gajjar#MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live stream: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/i94SQKNkMA
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

Sunday, 00.18 am

Watch: New Year 2017 fireworks at Al Majaz Waterfront in Sharjah.
Video: M Sajjad#NYE2017
Live stream video: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/ng2jCgh0DC
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

Saturday, 11.39 pm

Just a few more minutes to go, all eyes on Burj Khalifa. By Nilanjana Gupta. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live stream: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/zq0M2g7ovA
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

11.18 pm

Fountains at Al Majaz Waterfront in Sharjah. By M. Sajjad. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live stream video: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/MJQ002190r
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

10.57 pm

Crowd at Al Majaz Waterfront in Sharjah for fireworks. By M. Sajjad. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live stream video: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/ddofNnwBGl
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

10.39 pm

A view of the Dubai Water Canal from the bridge. By Leslie Pableo. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live stream video: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/oOaWTeurYR
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

10.32 pm

Waiting for Burj Al Arab fireworks at Jumeirah beach. By Rahul Gajjar. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live stream video: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/snPHRZN3SR
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

10.21 pm

At Burj Plaza. This area, opposite Burj Khalifa, is only for families. By Angel Tesorero. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/s1XNkETbNo
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

10.05 pm

The crowd near Burj Al Arab. By Keith Perena. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live stream video: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/m1j71ddgZd
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

9.53 pm

Hundreds throng tables facing the Burj Khalifa to get the best view of the fireworks. By Nilanjana Gupta. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017 pic.twitter.com/nW1AC4n804
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

9.48 pm

Tables facing the Burj Khalifa are fully packed. By Nilanjana Gupta. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live stream video: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/SkqcOHYHUg
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

9.37 pm

Heavy traffic everywhere in and around Downtown Dubai. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live stream video: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/tPuiru0Xq9
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

9.34 pm

Pedestrians on the main road near the Dubai Water Canal. By Gaurav Achipalya. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live stream: https://t.co/lPq0p5WAQ3 pic.twitter.com/VKqv3PDpJb
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

9.30 pm

Traffic at a complete standstill near the Burj Al Arab. By Keith Perena. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live stream video: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/6uFX97qAp2
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

8.50 pm

A Palestinian artiste performs at Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi. By Ryan Lim. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live stream: https://t.co/lPq0p5WAQ3 pic.twitter.com/acqrsVAz3Q
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

8.45 pm

A brightly lit up stall near the Burj Al Arab. By Rahul Gajjar. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live stream video: https://t.co/lPq0p5WAQ3 pic.twitter.com/7BPZSImLVy
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

8.35 pm

Crowd waits eagerly for fireworks at Dubai Water Canal. By Leslie Pableo. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live video: https://t.co/lPq0p5WAQ3 pic.twitter.com/dN1dmw40Ks
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

8.31 pm

Fireworks at an unknown location near Burj Al Arab. By Rahul Gajjar. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live video: https://t.co/lPq0p5WAQ3 pic.twitter.com/FF6HZCmIXv
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

8.18 pm

Emergency vehicles line up near Burj Khalifa in Dubai. By Nilanjana Gupta. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live video: https://t.co/lPq0p5WAQ3 pic.twitter.com/DUL8k4BDYD
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

8.13 pm

People camp next to Burj Al Arab for the fireworks. By Keith Perena. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live video: https://t.co/lPq0p5WAQ3 pic.twitter.com/70z1ddqUte
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

7.48 pm

Patiently waiting for New Year fireworks to begin. By Sunita Menon. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live video: https://t.co/lPq0p5WAQ3 pic.twitter.com/ZgeFYkxaS8
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

7.42 pm

Parking woes get worse near Burj Al Arab. By Keith Perena. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live video: https://t.co/lPq0p5WAQ3 pic.twitter.com/euVNJIY9X6
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

7.30 pm

Crowd waits for celebrations to begin at Dubai Water Canal. By Gaurav Achipalya. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/7fWuXtwl7k
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

7.15 pm

The Dubai Water Canal is all lit up for New Year fireworks. By Gaurav Achipalya. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/vCb3DftC0I
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

7.08 pm

People at Al Majaz Waterfront in Sharjah for New Year fireworks. By M. Sajjad. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/G6pdXeBIsk
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

7.04 pm

5 hours to go before New Year fireworks at Burj Al Arab. By Shihab. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/pkEys1gjpd
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

6.56 pm

Tables around Burj Khalifa are all set with New Year hats. By Nilanjana Gupta. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/UdBoYzSAVO
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

6.29 pm

The last sunset at Burj Al Arab. By Rahul Gajjar and Keith Perena. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/0vbbkznldp
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

6.24 pm

The last sunset of 2016. By M Sajjad. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/EOXiQwIVuI
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

5.47 pm

Last-minute instructions at restaurants near Dubai Mall fountain.By Sunita Menon. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/5yexRK1pKV
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

5.41 pm

Civil defence, @DubaiPoliceHQ on standby at Burj Khalifa for the fireworks. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/uB9Qnn1y3M
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

5.37 pm

Timelapse of main entrance to fireworks area in Dubai Mall. By Nilanjana Gupta#MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/SvMhRlMpdx
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

5.33 pm

People set up tents near Burj Al Arab for New Year fireworks. By Keith Perena #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/gW6BZdfEj2
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

5.31 pm

Traffic jam at Umm Suqeim near Burj Al Arab for fireworks. By Rahul Gajjar. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/ZLz6IpruCt
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

5.24 pm

People at Umm Suqeim Beach near Burj Al Arab for fireworks. By Rahul Gajjar. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/uf7zglx34l
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

5.15 pm

Crowd gathers at Dubai Water Canal for New Year fireworks. By Gaurav Achipalya. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/WTMYAj06t8
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

5.12 pm

People set up tents at Jumeirah beach ahead of Dubai fireworks. By Keith Perena. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/8hdFWz7jh4
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

5.05 pm

Huge crowd at Dubai Mall Metro station, and it's getting bigger.By Dhes Handumon.#MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/9Ql462BAN0
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

4.54 pm

Crowd pours in at Dubai Mall metro station for the fireworks. By Dhes Handumon. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/P6vRBC2M7o
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

4.47 pm

A tent for first aid/lost and found near Burj Khalifa. By Nilanjana Gupta. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/Fu7ref19U8
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

4.29 pm

Early campers set up tents ahead of the Burj Al Arab fireworks. By Keith Perena. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/cx864R4vTR
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

4.26 pm

Media persons set up their equipment near Burj Khalifa. By Nilanjana Gupta. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/L3WHXxpV5N
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

4.10 pm

Timelapse video of people inside the Dubai Mall, at 4 pm. By Dhes Handumon. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/sXhr2hvVu0
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

3.59 pm

Crowd exits Dubai Mall to go to the fireworks area. By Dhes Handumon. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/PEyCfyQLBN
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

3.56 pm

The crowd at Jumeirah beach in Dubai to watch New Year fireworks. By Shihab. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/3fRpPuJedy
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

3.53 pm

Still 8 hours to go for fireworks, and Dubai Mall is already packed. By Sunita Menon. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/TcrXbb9Cpq
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

3.46 pm

A large crowd waits at the entrance of At The Top, Burj Khalifa. By Nilanjana Gupta. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5WAQ3 pic.twitter.com/zwrI1zoGQu
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

3.43 pm

The crowd at Burj Park adjacent to Burj Khalifa. By Dhes Handumon. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/SfmiWlgBbC
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

3.37 pm

Tickets for At The Top almost sold out even as large crowd waits. By Sunita Menon. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/SygnisQ603
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

3.14 pm

For all drivers, please don't use Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard from 6 or 8 pm today Dec 31st 2016, as it will be closed. #MyDubaiNewYear pic.twitter.com/r2slY8SApY
- RTA (@RTA_Dubai) December 31, 2016

3.13 pm

Crowd waits in anticipation for fireworks near Burj Khalifa. By Nilanjana Gupta.#MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/psJWu1oATt
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

3.10 pm

Snacks being served at a beachfront cafe near Burj Al Arab. By Keith Perena. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/K53EYr2NMi
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

2.52 pm

Crowd pours in to grab their spot for fireworks at Dubai Mall. By Sunita Menon. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/OWiZ3rAIdn
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

2.47 pm

Families camp at Burj Park just in front of Burj Khalifa. Dhes Handumon. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/YfjQzJO9Z2
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

2.42 pm

Huge crowd left stranded as Dubai Mall Metro link is closed. By Nilanjana Gupta. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/W3i6GLRuxr
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

2.37 pm

Walking towards the Metro Link in Dubai Mall. By Sunita Menon. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5WAQ3 pic.twitter.com/pzfh9hwthm
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

2.34 pm

Security officials at the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall premises. By Dhes Handumon #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/9aCMqoYk6E
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

2.30 pm

People arrive in large numbers from Metro link in Dubai Mall. By Nilanjana Gupta. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog:https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/qWHbUmza1U
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

2.22 pm

People start coming at the main entrance of the Dubai Mall. By Dhes Handumon. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/RvBmXuCcOh
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

2.10 pm

Only selective entry to the fireworks area in Dubai Mall now. By Nilanjana Gupta #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/6osjk0iF1q
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

1.51 pm

Timelapse video of crowd inside Dubai Mall. By Sunita Menon #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/TYQJnRgjeZ
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

1.47 pm

Security guards inside Dubai Mall to discuss plan of action. By Nilanjana Gupta #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/HSq06zgL62
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

1.42 pm

Timelapse of all the action at Dubai Mall. By Nilanjana Gupta #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/mEpGhj8QmP
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

1.37 pm

The Dubai Mall exit towards the fountain area. By Nilanjana Gupta #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/qC83kEjDR8
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

1.32 pm

A couple shoots wedding photos near Burj Al Arab in Dubai. By Keith Perena. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/WCvqFGSRuV
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

1.30 pm

Barricades at the entrance to fountain area in Dubai Mall. By Nilanjana Gupta #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/bpsRffrkPF
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

1.26 pm

Crowd moving towards the fireworks arena in Burj Khalifa. By Sunita Menon #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/xShr9jlRkh
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

1.20 pm

Barricades have been set up in Dubai Mall at the entrance to the fountain area. Photo: Nilanjana Gupta #MyDubaiNewYear?? #NYE2017 pic.twitter.com/NPfs9KmIMm
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

1.16 pm

Rush at Dubai Mall parking. Security guards can be seen directing cars at the parking lot. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017 pic.twitter.com/TnIiQbGp2v
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

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