The big daddy of fireworks will put on a suitably ostentatious show called the Eve of Wonders at the stroke of midnight on December 31, which celebrates the UAE’s 50th birthday as well as the new year.
Expect jaw-dropping pyrotechnics and spectacular light shows, as well as a new laser feature that’s making its debut at The Dubai Fountain in sync with Burj Khalifa's programme.
The duration of the fireworks display and laser show are yet to be revealed.
Crowd control comes by way of the U by Emaar app. Visitors who want to head to Downtown Dubai on the big night can log on to the app and complete the pre-registration process after which they will receive individual QR codes that can be used to access all Downtown Dubai locations on New Year's Eve.
While the main event begins at midnight, revellers can catch cool light projections and messages on the tower's shimmering facade from earlier on in the evening, as the Burj Khalifa's pre-show will be live streamed from 8.30pm on December 31, on mydubainewyear.com.
Scroll through the images below for New Year's Eve 2020 celebrations in the UAE:
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Fireworks illuminate the sky around Burj Khalifa. EPA -
Burj Khalifa's New Year's Eve fireworks. Ruel Pableo for The National -
Burj Khalifa's New Year's Eve fireworks. Ruel Pableo for The National -
Ras Al Khaimah puts on a record-breaking fireworks display on New Year's Eve. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Ras Al Khaimah puts on a record-breaking fireworks display on New Year's Eve. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Burj Khalifa lights up in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National -
Burj Khalifa's New Year's Eve fireworks taken from Shangri-La Hotel's roof top. Ruel Pableo for The National -
Fireworks at Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National -
Fireworks at Al Maryah Island. Victor Besa / The National -
Ski divers with special lights fly over Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, ahead of the celebrations. EPA -
People gather near to Burj Khalifa prior to the fireworks. EPA -
Revellers arrive at Dubai Mall to watch the fireworks at Burj Khalifai. Pawan Singh / The National -
Revellers arrive at Dubai Mall to watch the fireworks at Burj Khalifai. Pawan Singh / The National -
Security on duty at Dubai Mall in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National -
Staff of Five Guys restaurant at Dubai Mall pose for a New Year photo. Pawan Singh / The National -
Lights decorate Dubai Mall. Pawan Singh / The National -
Partygoers at the beach at Ras Al Khaimah. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Revellers arrive at Dubai Mall to watch the fireworks at Burj Khalifai. Pawan Singh / The National -
Partygoers at the beach at Ras Al Khaimah. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Paramedic staff outside Dubai Mall. Pawan Singh / The National -
Revellers arrive at Dubai Mall to watch the fireworks at Burj Khalifai. Pawan Singh / The National -
The crowd thickens during NYE celebrations at Galleria Mall, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National -
DJ Roger Abboud rocks the house down at the NYE celebrations at Galleria Mall, Al Maryah Island. Victor Besa / The National -
The Ahmad family awaits the NYE fireworks at Galleria Mall, Al Maryah Island. Victor Besa / The National -
Children enjoy face painting at Galleria Mall, Al Maryah Island. Victor Besa / The National -
A boy dances to the beat during NYE celebrations at Galleria Mall, Al Maryah Island. Victor Besa / The National -
A couple celebrating NYE at Galleria Mall, Al Maryah Island. Victor Besa / The National -
People gather near to Burj Khalifa prior to the fireworks. EPA -
People gather near to Burj Khalifa prior to the fireworks. EPA -
People gather near to Burj Khalifa prior to the fireworks. EPA -
People at the beach at Ras Al Khaimah. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Street entertainers at the beach at Ras Al Khaimah. Chris Whiteoak / The National
