Affordable New Year’s Eve in the UAE
You do not need to spend thousands to celebrate. We list 14 New Year’s Eve events in the UAE for AED 500 or less per person, starting from AED 5.
The cheapest tickets this year
- New Year’s Eve Fireworks at Sheikh Zayed Festival 2026, Abu Dhabi: From AED 5
- Diljit Dosanjh New Year’s Eve 2026, Abu Dhabi: From AED 145
- Argy Presents Neworld New Year’s Eve 2026, Dubai Harbour: From AED 150
- Cavo New Year’s Eve Countdown 2026, Business Bay: From AED 150
- New Year’s Eve at Brasserie by McGettigan’s Expo City 2026, Expo City: From AED 195
- Sonny Fodera at Bohemia NYE 2026, Palm Jumeirah: From AED 250
Free places to watch the fireworks
Every emirate usually puts on free public fireworks: the Burj Khalifa and the coast in Dubai, the Corniche and Yas Bay in Abu Dhabi, Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah and early 8pm shows in Sharjah. See our city guides for the details.
How to keep the cost down
- Compare what is included: a cheap entry ticket with no drinks can cost more on the night than an all-inclusive package.
- Look beyond Downtown Dubai, where a Burj Khalifa view adds a premium.
- Book early, as many venues raise prices in December.
- Take the Metro instead of a taxi, as fares surge after midnight.
For everything else on the night, from parties to dinners and fireworks, see our guide to New Year’s Eve in the UAE.