New Year’s Eve with children in Dubai
These 16 New Year’s Eve events in Dubai welcome children on 31 December 2026. Where the venue has published kids’ prices, we show them on each card, so you can compare the real cost for your family.
Kids’ prices at a glance
- New Year’s Eve at Brasserie by McGettigan’s Expo City Dubai: Kids under 12: AED 95
- The Final Slope New Year’s Eve 2026 in Dubai: Children welcome, age-based tickets
- Beach by FIVE NYE Gala Dinner, FIVE Palm Jumeirah: Kids’ price for ages 6 to 12
- New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner at The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai JBR: Ages 6 to 11: AED 499, teens: AED 1,699
- New Year’s Eve Garden Gala at One&Only Royal Mirage: Kids’ countdown adventure: AED 2,000
- New Year’s Eve Midnight Sparkle at Emirates Golf Club: Ages 5 to 12 reduced, 4 and under free
- New Year’s Eve at Palace Downtown: 50% off for children dining outdoors
- New Year’s Eve at Yalumba, Le Meridien Dubai: Ages 6 to 12: AED 195
- Welcome 2027 by the Burj at Vida Dubai Mall: Kids package: AED 1,299
- Masquerade New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner at Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah: Ages 6 to 11: AED 1,100, ages 3 to 5: AED 500
- NUMÂ New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner, FIVE Palm Jumeirah: Children’s price published
- New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner at Dukes The Palm: Children’s prices published
- New Year’s Eve at Mekong Anantara The Palm Dubai: Reduced price for ages 5 to 20
- Soluna Under the Stars New Year’s Eve: Children’s price published
- New Year Dhow Cruise on Deira Creek: Under 2s go free
- New Year Yacht Party by Amwaj Yachts, Dubai Harbour: Child price for ages 3 to 10
Prices are as published by each venue and can change, so check the event page before you book.
Celebrating early with young children
Midnight is late for little ones. New Year’s Eve at Brasserie by McGettigan’s Expo City Dubai and The Final Slope New Year’s Eve 2026 in Dubai start in the late afternoon or early evening, so children can enjoy the party before bedtime. Another option is to celebrate early in Sharjah, where the fireworks are usually at 8pm.
Choosing a family-friendly venue
Lawns, gardens and beachfront venues such as New Year’s Eve at Brasserie by McGettigan’s Expo City Dubai in Expo City, Beach by FIVE NYE Gala Dinner, FIVE Palm Jumeirah in Palm Jumeirah and New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner at The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai JBR in JBR give children room to move. Restaurants and hotel venues such as The Final Slope New Year’s Eve 2026 in Dubai in Downtown Dubai, New Year’s Eve at Palace Downtown in Downtown Dubai and New Year’s Eve at Yalumba, Le Meridien Dubai in Garhoud are calmer, with seating and shelter if little ones get tired. Whichever you choose, ask about high chairs and buggy access when you book.
Tips for families
- Book early: children’s places and family tables are limited, especially with a fireworks view.
- Check the age bands, as venues price children differently and some events are for over 21s only.
- Roads near the fireworks close early, so arrive in good time or stay close to your venue.
- Bring ear defenders for babies and toddlers if you will be close to the fireworks.
Looking for ideas for the rest of the school holidays? See our kids’ events and attractions.
For everything else on the night, from parties to dinners and fireworks, see our guide to New Year’s Eve in Dubai.