As 2024 draws to a close, all eyes are on the Burj Khalifa New Year's Eve celebration in Downtown Dubai. The "Beyond Dreams" themed show spans 1,800 square metres of sky above the world's tallest building, combining fireworks, a light show, and lasers in a nine-minute display that draws crowds from across the globe.
Key Details for the Event
Festivities at Burj Park kick off at 3:30 PM on Tuesday, December 31, with live performances and activities for children and families also taking place at Dubai Opera Garden and Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard. The headline midnight show features more than 15,600 pyrotechnic elements and over 200 contemporary beam lights illuminating the Dubai skyline.
Ticket Information
Paid tickets grant access to the best viewing positions inside Burj Park:
- Adults: From AED 580 - Children (5 and above): From AED 370 - Tickets include a meal voucher worth AED 60 for adults and AED 30 for children
Seating is first-come, first-served on picnic tables, drum tables, and bean bags. Tickets are available through Emaar's official New Year's Eve website at mydubainewyear.emaar.com.
Badge pickup is mandatory between December 26 and 30. Attendees will use colour-coded flags on the night to navigate to their designated venue zone.
Free Viewing Options
Not buying a ticket? You can still watch the Burj Khalifa New Year's Eve 2024 fireworks for free. Other areas throughout Downtown Dubai — including outside the Dubai Mall — remain open to the public, and the show will be broadcast live on Downtown's big screens so no one misses the moment.
Entertainment and Amenities
Beyond the main show, guests at Burj Park enjoy a full evening of entertainment: barbecue and food vendors, live bands, DJ sets, and performances by urban dancers, drummers, and stilt walkers throughout the compound.
Global Broadcast
The celebration streams live from 8:30 PM GST on Emaar's official platforms, so you can share the countdown with friends and family anywhere in the world.
Security and Transportation
Dubai Police has coordinated parking, entry and exit strategies, and public transport routes to ensure smooth crowd management for the event. Attendees are advised to arrive early and use public transport where possible.
Quick facts: - Tickets: From AED 580 (adults), AED 370 (children 5+) - Venue: Burj Park, Downtown Dubai - More info: mydubainewyear.emaar.com
