There is not much information on the Internet about how to celebrate New Year in the United Arab Emirates. Someone will say that the country is Arab and the holiday, it seems, is not really theirs. But, in fact, everything is completely different. New Year is a common holiday, and it is celebrated in many countries, regardless of the religious affiliation of the inhabitants.
How to celebrate the New Year in the UAE
It is worth noting that New Year is celebrated more than once in the UAE! UAE residents respect Lunar calendar, according to which there are 354 days in a year, and all religious holidays are calculated according to this calendar.
- Muslim New Year
For reference: the Muslim New Year is a religious holiday without reference to a date. The date of the celebration is constantly changing, moving back every year by 11 days. Therefore, according to the Muslim calendar, today we have 1439. This holiday is celebrated calmly and without much fanfare. In 2017, it took place from September 21 to 22.
- Traditional New Year
The second time the New Year in the Emirates is celebrated on the night of December 31 to January 1, traditionally, as in most countries of the world. This holiday is celebrated with joy and great scope.
The largest fireworks in the world
Residents of the UAE tend to shock the rest of the world with the size of their hotels, skyscrapers, recreational parks and more. In 2009, the UAE captivated the world with its largest fireworks display, which was included in the Guinness Book of Records.
It is customary to celebrate the New Year in the UAE with fireworks. The main events take place near the Burj Al Arab Hotel on Jemeirah Beach, as well as the Atlantis Hotel. Each hotel tries to make the maximum impression on arriving tourists. And there are so many tourists these days that you have to reserve seats to watch the fire show in advance.
For those who are not eager to contemplate amazing fireworks, there are entertainment programs V hotels with a Christmas tree, Santa Claus and Snow Maiden. When choosing a hotel, pay attention to the duration of the New Year's program. In some hotels, the festivities end with the chime, which very often discourages tourists from the CIS countries. Therefore, clarify this point in advance so that conflict situations do not arise later.
By the way, prices for tours in the UAE during the New Year celebrations increase on average by 2-2.5 times. Although, even this does not stop those wishing to celebrate this fun holiday in the Emirates.
If you're ready, there's still time to book your flights and hotel!
New Year and alcoholic drinks in the UAE
Remember - alcoholic drinks in the UAE under strict prohibition and New Year's Eve! Even in relatively liberal Dubai, we strongly discourage you from consuming anything on the street or in any other public place other than a hotel or restaurant where drinking is permitted.
Otherwise, your mood may be very spoiled by the police, and as a New Year's gift there is a chance of getting a night in the police station and a hefty fine. And in Sharjah you will have to do without alcoholic beverages - as you know, drinking is completely prohibited there.
What other options are there for celebrating the New Year?
If you are not interested in fireworks, and sitting at a hotel makes you sad, then you can choose an alternative option to celebrate the New Year in the UAE. What else does the Emirates offer:
- New Year's jeep safari to the desert to the Bedouins. Exotic? - More than! Instead of snow, sand, gatherings around the fire and mesmerizing belly dancing. Most guides offer this program. Estimated cost is about 100 USD per person.
- Beach parties are another way to celebrate the New Year in Dubai in an interesting and exciting way. Discos from December 31 to January 1 on the beach with the participation of world famous DJs. The cost of such parties varies depending on the hotel on the beach where they are held, drinks included, program and performing stars. The spread can be from 100 to 1000 USD.
If you celebrate the New Year in other Emirates
Remember that Dubai celebrates the New Year most pompously. Neighboring emirates do this more modestly. In Abu Dhabi they also give fireworks to celebrate the arrival of the new year. If you are in Ajman, Sharjah or Ras al-Khaimah and decide to visit Dubai for the New Year, then make sure you leave in advance.
By lunchtime on December 31, all highways at the entrance to the city will be stopped, and you have a chance to miss all the events by staying in the car overnight.
Weather in the UAE for the New Year
The UAE is a country of year-round summer, so worry about weather not worth it. For the New Year, the weather here is as comfortable as possible: on average about 22-27 degrees during the day. At night it can be 12-17, so it makes sense to wear something over a T-shirt or shirt. The water temperature is about 20 degrees – it’s not that cold and you can even swim. Rain is unlikely - the wettest month in the Emirates is February.
What should parents do with children?
Many shopping centers have special rooms designed in the style of Santa Claus's house. You can have quite a fun time there: read poetry, sing, take pictures with Santa. The cost of visiting is on average from 10 to 20 USD. All children are given gifts - sweets.
What else can you do during the holidays?
If you like to combine business with pleasure, then you have a chance to save a lot even on celebrating the New Year 2018 in the UAE. This year the world-famous shopping festival started in Dubai on December 26, 2017 year and will last a whole month - until January 26, 2018. Discounts on many products during this period reach 70%! So there is a chance not only to celebrate the New Year in an interesting and exciting way, but also to do many interesting and profitable purchases during the holidays!
By the way, many expensive prizes are awarded during the festival. Last year there were Lexus, Nissan cars, several kilograms of pure gold, and even a helicopter! Who knows, maybe this year you will be lucky too?
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In the United Arab Emirates, the New Year is celebrated according to two calendars: secular and Muslim. The secular New Year is celebrated along with the rest of the world on January 1, but the Muslim New Year, Al-Hijara, in accordance with the calendar based on lunar cycles, “floats” throughout the year. In 2016 it fell on October 3, and in 2017 – on September 22.
“Hijara” translated from Arabic means “relocation”. In the meaning of this word lies the central event that marked the beginning of the Muslim calendar. According to Islamic historical sources, on July 16, 622 according to the Julian calendar, the Muslim community of the city of Mecca, fleeing from opponents of the faith, was forced to abandon all their property and move to Yathrib, later renamed Medina. It was from this place that Islam spread throughout the world. The symbolic meaning of the Al-Hijjar holiday lies in the voluntary renunciation of material values in favor of serving Allah. The Muslim New Year is not celebrated magnificently and wildly in the United Arab Emirates, The first day of the first month of the year - Muharram - is dedicated to prayer, going to the mosque, good deeds and family meetings. Recently, it has become customary to congratulate relatives and friends, give cards and symbolic gifts. The first ten days of Muharram, one of the four holy months of the year, are a very important time in which it is customary to enter into marriages and begin new significant affairs.
Secular New Year, celebrated on the night of January 1, in the UAE they celebrate mainly to please the numerous tourists and expats living in the country. One of the most popular offers of the tourism sector, which is thriving in the country, is New Year's tours. Hotels are preparing banquets with their own performances and fireworks, discounts are starting in stores, and if you stay a little longer, you can visit a shopping festival. But the opinion is that, in addition to a holiday in a hotel, finding a decent activity on New Year’s night is impossible - wrong.
In the center of the largest and most luxurious city of the United Arab Emirates, Dubai, near the famous Burj Khalifa skyscraper, The city authorities annually organize a fantastic fireworks display. The only thing you should not forget when gathering for this magnificent celebration, for example, from neighboring emirates, is that at the same time about a million people can flood the city center and flock there The flow of people will begin already in the afternoon of the 31st, forming many kilometers of traffic jams. Another no less colorful spectacle is the enchanting Jumana show, which takes place in the middle of the desert. These are laser and pyrotechnic special effects and a mesmerizing performance of actors, dancers, acrobats, trained horses and camels.
The Arabian winter for a European or Russian is distinguished by a very comfortable temperature: +23-+28 degrees Celsius. The water in the Persian Gulf most often stays around 23-25 degrees. So, in the absence of stormy weather, New Year's days can be safely spent on the beach. Among other cultural features of the way of life of the United Arab Emirates, which a foreigner simply needs to know about, are a special dress code that does not imply revealing and provocative clothing, the presence of prohibition in some emirates, the need to definitely agree to an invitation to visit, and many others.
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Visit Dubai Die beste Aussicht auf das Feuerwerk 20181216T160203 20181216T160203 20191003T160652:637057156120277696 Ihr Guide Zu Silvester Egal, ob Sie es am höchsten Gebäude der Welt, dem Burj Khalifa, erleben oder ob es über der Palm Jumeirah den Himmel bunt erleuchtet, das legendäre Neujahrsfeuerwerk in Dubai ist ein alljährliches Highlight. Hier ist unser Leitfaden zu den besten Orten, um das Feuerwerksspektakel zu bewundern.
Die besten Aussichtspunkte, um das Neujahrsfeuerwerk in Dubai zu bewundern
Das legendäre Neujahrsfeuerwerk in Dubai ist ein alljährliches Highlight. Verbringen Sie Silvester in Dubai? Hier stellen wir Ihnen die besten Orte der Stadt vor, um die spektakulären Shows zu bewundern. Der Eintritt ist kostenlos.Die besten Aussichtspunkte, um die Silvesterfeuerwerke in Dubai zu bewundern
BURJ KHALIFA
Burj Khalifa/Dubai Fountain
Es gibt wohl keinen besseren Ort, um dem größten Feuerwerksspektakel in Dubai beizuwohnen, als am Fuß des Burj Khalifa selbst. Tausende von Menschen kommen zum größten Springbrunnen der Welt, der Dubai Fountain, um sich gegen Mitternacht die spektakuläre Licht- und Wassershow anzusehen. Wenn Sie also im Zentrum von Dubai wohnen, sollten Sie sich dieses Spektakel auf keinen Fall entgehen lassen! Wenn Sie aus einem anderen Stadtteil anreisen, ist es empfehlenswert, bereits gegen 18 Uhr einzutreffen, um noch einen der guten Plätze zu ergattern. Alternativ können Sie natürlich auch einen Tisch in einem der zahlreichen umliegenden Restaurants reservieren. Planen Sie genügend Zeit ein, da die Straßen und der Zugang zum Zentrum in der Silvesternacht auf Grund der Feierlichkeiten nur eingeschränkt nutzbar sind.
Souk Al Bahar
Gleich jenseits der Brücke in der Nähe der Dubai Mall befindet sich der Souk Al Bahar, ein Speise- und Erlebnisparadies, von dem aus zahlreiche Restaurants eine unverbaute Sicht auf das Feuerwerksspektakel des Burj Khalifa bieten. Auch hier sollten Sie unbedingt im Voraus buchen.
Der Eintritt ist kostenlos; eine frühzeitige Tischreservierung ist in den Restaurants erforderlich.
Burj Plaza
Etwas weiter die Straße hinab befindet sich das Burj Plaza Areal, dieser Platz bietet eine alternative Aussicht auf den Burj Khalifa und ist ein beliebter Treffpunkt für Familien.
Der Eintritt ist kostenlos.
PALM JUMEIRAH
Atlantis, The Palm
Gibt es eine bessere Lage, um ein Feuerwerk zu bewundern, als den Ort des Geschehens selbst? Buchen Sie ein Zimmer im Resort Atlantis, oder reservieren Sie einen Tisch für die Royal Gala am Silvesterabend, und sichern Sie sich gleichzeitig eine erstklassige Aussicht auf die bezaubernde Feuerwerksshow.
Palm Jumeirah Boardwalk
Die 11 km lange Promenade entlang der Sichel der Palm Jumeirah ist am Silvesterabend ein beliebter Treffpunkt der Insel. Die Promenade erstreckt sich vom One&Only, The Palm bis zum anderen Ende der Insel und bietet zahlreiche Aussichtspunkte, die einen herrlichen Blick auf das Feuerwerk des Hotels Atlantis eröffnen. Vom Rixos-seitigen Ende der Palme aus sehen Sie zudem das Burj Al Arab und den Burj Khalifa. Denken Sie bitte daran, dass der Zugang zur Palm Jumeirah am Silvesterabend eingeschränkt wird, um das Verkehrsaufkommen unter Kontrolle zu halten.
Der Eintritt ist kostenlos.
The Pointe
Dieses Beach-, Entertainment- und Shopping-Areal liegt gegenüber der Bucht des Atlantis, The Palm an der Spitze der Palm Jumeirah. Hier warten mehr als 80 Geschäfte, Restaurants und Attraktionen auf Sie. Wir empfehlen Ihnen, zu Silvester einen Tisch in einem der Strandrestaurants zu reservieren. Genießen Sie erstklassige Speisen mit einem atemberaubenden Blick auf das Meer und die Feuerwerksspektakel.
Der Eintritt zum Areal ist kostenlos. Bitte reservieren Sie Ihren Tisch im Restaurant Ihrer Wahl im Voraus.
BURJ AL ARAB
Madinat Jumeirah
Mit mehr als 40 Restaurants und Lounges ist die Madinat Jumeirah ein weiterer großartiger Ort, um das neue Jahr zu begehen. Unsere Empfehlungen sind die Restaurants Khazmat Al Nahar und Shimmers On The Beach, wo Sie gemütlich draußen sitzen und unter dem Sternenhimmel vorzüglich speisen können.
Kite Beach
Einer der besten Ort, wo Sie Silvester in Dubai gratis verbringen können, ist der Kite Beach. Dieser weitläufige, öffentliche Strand liegt am Hotel Burj Al Arab, das auch jedes Jahr mit einer Feuerwehrksshow sondergleichen aufwartet. Kommen Sie rechtzeitig, um sich einen guten Platz zu sichern, und machen Sie hier Ihr ganz persönliches Strandpicknick.
DUBAI FESTIVAL CITY
Dubai Festival City Mall
Genießen Sie ein festliches Dinner mit Aussicht auf die Festival Bay in einem der vielen Mall-Restaurants, zum Beispiel im Eataly, Big Fernand, Semsom, Al Fanar und Peppermill. Schauen Sie sich die Wasser- und Lichtshow "Imagine" an, die für Sie das neue Jahr auf eine unvergessliche Weise einläuten wird. Bitte reservieren Sie Ihren Tisch im Voraus.
ANDER ORTE
Global Village
Rutschen Sie ins neue Jahr mit Menschen aus der ganzen Welt im Global Village. Hier können Sie Pavillons aus verschiedenen Ländern be suchen und so zum Beispiel kurze Abstecher nach China, Thailand, Bangladesh, Indien, Pakistan und Russland machen, während Sie internationale Delikatessen, Live-Musik und Entertainment genießen.
La Mer
Dieses Strandviertel heißt zu Silvester Besucher jeden Alters herzlich willkommen. Besonders Familien werden sich in La Mer wohlfühlen, weil es eine gute Mischung aus Outdoor-Fun und Silvesterfeierlichkeiten bietet.
Al Seef
In Dubais Viertel Al Seef können Sie das neue Jahr in einer modernen und traditionellen Umgebung begehen. Besuchen Sie den Heritage District und speisen Sie in einem der vielen einladenden Lokale am Ufer des Creeks, von wo aus Sie die bunt schillernden Feuerwerke bewundern können.
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It's nice to go from cold winter to summer, so tourists like to spend new year holidays in the UAE. We talk about the weather, places to celebrate the New Year 2020 in Dubai, prices for tours and hotels. We share reviews and tips from tourists.
Weather in Dubai for New Year
New Year 2020 in the UAE will bring you many pleasant experiences. The weather in Dubai in the middle of winter pleases residents of the middle zone, northern regions of Russia and Siberia. No wonder! When we have frosts, in an Arab country the daytime temperature does not drop below +24°C. Rains are very rare here, and they are not prolonged.
In the evenings in Dubai the air cools down to +13...+15°C, and in the desert - to 0°C. Therefore, take warm clothes and a windbreaker with a hood.
The Persian Gulf is warmed up to +18...+21°С. Heat-loving Arabs do not swim in the cold season, but Russians and residents of Northern Europe, accustomed to cool water, are happy to go into the sea. In addition, many hotels offer guests the opportunity to swim in outdoor swimming pools heated.
Preparations for winter celebrations in the UAE begin long before December 31st. A lot of tourists come to Dubai from different countries the world, it's huge modern city offers guests a variety of New Year's entertainment.
Watch fireworks and salutes. Colorful light shows are held in different parts of Dubai. The most spectacular are the fireworks over artificial island Palm Jumeirah and. Pyrotechnic shows turn into amazingly beautiful light and music performances!
The area in front of tall building The world is filled to capacity with tourists. Up to 1 million people come to see the bright New Year's extravaganza at Burj Plaza! Beautiful views of the fireworks can be seen from the Souk Al Bahar entertainment complex, from the Dubai Canal, from the fashionable City Walk shopping center and nearby hotels. To enjoy full review fireworks show in Downtown, some tourists from the center go to the Meydan Race Course or celebrate the New Year in hotels that line Sheikh Zayed Road.
To admire the light show on Palm Jumeirah, you need to come to the Atlantis complex. Multi-colored fireworks are clearly visible from the long Palm Jumeirah Boardwalk and from the island's hotels.
(Photo: Armin Rodler / flickr.com / Licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0)
Dance in nightclubs. Do you want to spend New Year 2020 on the dance floor in Dubai? Incendiary dances are held in nightclubs and lounge bars in the city. Famous DJs are invited here, and the most popular establishments organize concerts of world famous bands and performers. Ticket costs from 590 AED.
Please be aware that it is illegal to sell alcohol to anyone under 21 years of age in Dubai! Some nightclubs set a stricter limit - 25 years.
Have fun at the New Year's party. Festive banquets and entertainment programs are offered by most restaurants and beach clubs in the city. This is a great opportunity to celebrate the New Year with friends or family. The restaurant menu includes unusual dishes from the chef. Guests relax with live music, while young children can play in the children's corner or have fun at a children's party.
A pleasant evening in budget restaurants will cost 770-1250 AED per person. Celebrating the New Year in one of the five restaurants of the luxury Burj Al Arab hotel costs from 8,000 AED. Don't forget about the stylish and elegant dress code!
According to tourists, the brightest New Year in the UAE happens in the famous Atlantis complex. People come here to show off their best outfits, enjoy delicious food, dance to live music and watch the pyrotechnic show. Entrance to the party for adults costs 2900 AED, and for guests 12-20 years old - 2030 AED. Children under 12 years old can attend a free themed party.
Many tourists strive to get to the At.mosphere restaurant for a holiday, which is located on the 122nd floor of the Burj Khalifa. From here the whole city is visible at a glance! From 19:00 to 1:00 the restaurant holds two New Year's programs- for families with children and adults. A seat at a table will cost 2700-2900 AED.
Take a boat trip. A good solution is to celebrate the New Year in Dubai on board a large wooden dhow Rustar or a comfortable yacht Amwaj Al Bahar. Marine vessels cruise along Creek Bay, while their passengers are entertained by a DJ and try delicious dishes prepared in the city's restaurants. From the water you can clearly see the new city blocks and the fireworks over the Burj Khalifa skyscraper. The holiday cruise lasts from 22:00 to 1:00 and costs 800-1500 AED.
Celebrate in the desert. Tourists who want to celebrate the New Year in the UAE in comfort, but in a more secluded environment, choose the 5* Bab Al Shams Desert hotel Resort and Spa. It is located in the sand dunes, 45 minutes from the airport. The hotel complex was built in the style of an exotic Arabian fort and has green gardens and cozy courtyards with fountains.
Tourists can ride jeeps or camels into the desert or relax at the Satori Spa. On the main night of the year, the hotel restaurant Al Hadheerah Desert surprises guests with traditional Arabic cuisine.
Have a beach picnic. Pack a picnic basket and spend time with friends on New Year's Eve by the sea! The pyrotechnic show at the Burj Al Arab hotel is clearly visible from any of the beaches of Jumeirah.
(Photo: marcelocampi / flickr.com / Licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0)
What to do during the holidays
Tourists who come to the UAE for New Year can easily find entertainment to their liking. Some people are shopping recklessly and trying to profit from New Year's sales. Others, despite the middle of winter, enjoy swimming and sunbathing.
Desert Safari. For those who are not indifferent to Arabian exoticism, trips to sand dunes on SUVs and ATVs. Such excursions are organized by several travel companies, for example, Platinum Heritage. During your trip, you can admire picturesque sunsets, take part in a falcon show, visit a Bedouin camp and taste Arabic dishes. A trip for adults costs from 2090 AED, and for children from 5 to 11 years old - 1740 AED.
On the sand on a sandboard. From the Dubai-Hatta highway (E44), the large Big Red dune is clearly visible. It offers rides on boards similar to snowboards. This is exciting entertainment for fans active rest! Local tour operators offer full-day excursions that include desert driving and sandboarding lessons.
(Photo: Daniel Jo / flickr.com / Licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0)
Skiing. To everyone who came to the winter vacation to a hot country, it’s hard to imagine that in big city UAE is real ski center. Ski Dubai is located in a modern mall Mall of the Emirates. At 22.5 thousand sq. m equipped with five tracks and a freestyle area. There is snow park with caves and slopes for sleigh rides, a real alpine cafe and a small penguinarium.
Amusement parks. It is interesting to visit the Global Village, a city seasonal park, with a child. During the winter holidays there is a festive parade, stunt performances, theatrical performances under open air, fountain shows and other entertainment for adults and children. A visit to the park per family will cost about 100 AED.
For family vacation great rides theme park Riverland Dubai. It is located on the territory of Dubai Parks and Resorts. To see animals from different parts of the world, you should go to Dubai Safari.
Last minute tours search on services and they will find best deals among different tour operators. Want to save money? Explore our.
Winter trips to the UAE are in demand among vacationers, so prices for tours to Dubai for the new year 2020 cannot be called cheap. At the end of December, trips from Moscow for a week for two cost from 92 thousand rubles. For similar all-inclusive tours you need to pay from 117 thousand rubles, and when staying in a 5* hotel - from 184 thousand rubles.
If you want to save money, buy tours in advance or, conversely, look for last-minute tours.
(Photo: Sarah_Ackerman / flickr.com / Licensed under CC BY 2.0)
Hotels
Search hotels with discounts on Hotellook. Here are the main ones.
We recommend booking a hotel several months in advance - this will allow you to find the best option in terms of price and quality. According to reviews, housing prices in Dubai jump closer to the New Year. Here is the cost of a double room on New Year's Eve in hotels of different categories:
It’s nice to go from cold winter to summer, which is why tourists love to spend New Year’s holidays in the UAE. We talk about the weather, places to celebrate the New Year 2020 in Dubai, prices for tours and hotels. We share reviews and tips from tourists.
Weather in Dubai for New Year
New Year 2020 in the UAE will bring you many pleasant experiences. The weather in Dubai in the middle of winter pleases residents of the middle zone, northern regions of Russia and Siberia. No wonder! When we have frosts, in an Arab country the daytime temperature does not drop below +24°C. Rains are very rare here, and they are not prolonged.
In the evenings in Dubai the air cools down to +13...+15°C, and in the desert - to 0°C. Therefore, take warm clothes and a windbreaker with a hood.
The Persian Gulf is warmed up to +18...+21°С. Heat-loving Arabs do not swim in the cold season, but Russians and residents of Northern Europe, accustomed to cool water, are happy to go into the sea. In addition, many hotels offer guests the opportunity to swim in heated outdoor pools.
Preparations for winter celebrations in the UAE begin long before December 31st. A lot of tourists from different countries of the world come to Dubai, because the huge modern city offers guests various New Year's entertainment.
Watch fireworks and salutes. Colorful light shows are staged in different parts of Dubai. The most spectacular are the fireworks over the artificial island of Palm Jumeirah and. Pyrotechnic shows turn into amazingly beautiful light and music performances!
The square in front of the tallest building in the world is filled to capacity with tourists. Up to 1 million people come to see the bright New Year's extravaganza at Burj Plaza! Beautiful views of the fireworks can be seen from the Souk Al Bahar entertainment complex, from the Dubai Canal, from the fashionable City Walk shopping center and nearby hotels. To get a full view of the fireworks display in Downtown, some downtown tourists travel to the Meydan Race Course or ring in the New Year at hotels along Sheikh Zayed Road.
To admire the light show on Palm Jumeirah, you need to come to the Atlantis complex. Multi-colored fireworks are clearly visible from the long Palm Jumeirah Boardwalk and from the island's hotels.
(Photo: Armin Rodler / flickr.com / Licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0)
Dance in nightclubs. Do you want to spend New Year 2020 on the dance floor in Dubai? Incendiary dances are held in nightclubs and lounge bars in the city. Famous DJs are invited here, and the most popular establishments organize concerts of world famous bands and performers. Ticket costs from 590 AED.
Please be aware that it is illegal to sell alcohol to anyone under 21 years of age in Dubai! Some nightclubs set a stricter limit - 25 years.
Have fun at the New Year's party. Festive banquets and entertainment programs are offered by most restaurants and beach clubs in the city. This is a great opportunity to celebrate the New Year with friends or family. The restaurant menu includes unusual dishes from the chef. Guests relax with live music, while young children can play in the children's corner or have fun at a children's party.
A pleasant evening in budget restaurants will cost 770-1250 AED per person. Celebrating the New Year in one of the five restaurants of the luxury Burj Al Arab hotel costs from 8,000 AED. Don't forget about the stylish and elegant dress code!
According to tourists, the brightest New Year in the UAE happens in the famous Atlantis complex. People come here to show off their best outfits, enjoy delicious food, dance to live music and watch the pyrotechnic show. Entrance to the party for adults costs 2900 AED, and for guests 12-20 years old - 2030 AED. Children under 12 years old can attend a free themed party.
Many tourists strive to get to the At.mosphere restaurant for a holiday, which is located on the 122nd floor of the Burj Khalifa. From here the whole city is visible at a glance! From 19:00 to 1:00 the restaurant holds two New Year's programs - for families with children and for adults. A seat at a table will cost 2700-2900 AED.
Take a boat trip. A good solution is to celebrate the New Year in Dubai on board a large wooden dhow Rustar or a comfortable yacht Amwaj Al Bahar. Sea boats cruise along the Creek, and their passengers are entertained by a DJ and try delicious dishes prepared in the city's restaurants. From the water you can clearly see the new city blocks and the fireworks over the Burj Khalifa skyscraper. The holiday cruise lasts from 22:00 to 1:00 and costs 800-1500 AED.
Celebrate in the desert. Tourists who want to celebrate the New Year in the UAE in comfort, but in a more secluded environment, choose the 5* Bab Al Shams Desert Resort hotel and Spa. It is located in the sand dunes, 45 minutes from the airport. The hotel complex was built in the style of an exotic Arabian fort and has green gardens and cozy courtyards with fountains.
Tourists can ride jeeps or camels into the desert or relax at the Satori Spa. On the main night of the year, the hotel restaurant Al Hadheerah Desert surprises guests with traditional Arabic cuisine.
Have a beach picnic. Pack a picnic basket and spend time with friends on New Year's Eve by the sea! The pyrotechnic show at the Burj Al Arab hotel is clearly visible from any of the beaches of Jumeirah.
(Photo: marcelocampi / flickr.com / Licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0)
What to do during the holidays
Tourists who come to the UAE for New Year can easily find entertainment to their liking. Some people are shopping recklessly and trying to profit from New Year's sales. Others, despite the middle of winter, enjoy swimming and sunbathing.
Desert Safari. For those who are not indifferent to Arabian exoticism, trips to the sand dunes on SUVs and ATVs are popular. Such excursions are organized by several travel companies, for example, Platinum Heritage. During your trip, you can admire picturesque sunsets, take part in a falcon show, visit a Bedouin camp and taste Arabic dishes. A trip for adults costs from 2090 AED, and for children from 5 to 11 years old - 1740 AED.
On the sand on a sandboard. From the Dubai-Hatta highway (E44), the large Big Red dune is clearly visible. It offers rides on boards similar to snowboards. This is exciting entertainment for fans of outdoor activities! Local tour operators offer full-day excursions that include desert driving and sandboarding lessons.
(Photo: Daniel Jo / flickr.com / Licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0)
Skiing. It’s hard for anyone who comes to a hot country for the winter holidays to imagine that there is a real ski center in the largest city in the UAE. Ski Dubai is located in the modern Mall of the Emirates. At 22.5 thousand sq. m equipped with five tracks and a freestyle area. There is a snow park with caves and slopes for sledding, a real alpine cafe and a small penguinarium.
Amusement parks. It is interesting to visit the Global Village, a city seasonal park, with a child. During the winter holidays, there is a festive parade, stunt performances, open-air theatrical performances, fountain shows and other entertainment for adults and children. A visit to the park per family will cost about 100 AED.
The attractions at the Riverland Dubai theme park are perfect for a family holiday. It is located on the territory of Dubai Parks and Resorts. To see animals from different parts of the world, you should go to Dubai Safari.
Last minute tours search on the services and - they will find the best offers among different tour operators. Want to save money? Explore our.
Winter trips to the UAE are in demand among vacationers, so prices for tours to Dubai for the new year 2020 cannot be called cheap. At the end of December, trips from Moscow for a week for two cost from 92 thousand rubles. For similar all-inclusive tours you need to pay from 117 thousand rubles, and when staying in a 5* hotel - from 184 thousand rubles.
If you want to save money, buy tours in advance or, conversely, look for last-minute tours.
(Photo: Sarah_Ackerman / flickr.com / Licensed under CC BY 2.0)
Hotels
Search hotels with discounts on Hotellook. Here are the main ones.
We recommend booking a hotel several months in advance - this will allow you to find the best option in terms of price and quality. According to reviews, housing prices in Dubai jump closer to the New Year. Here is the cost of a double room on New Year's Eve in hotels of different categories:
