Enjoy a double dose of fireworks on Yas Island this year.
While the destination will have its traditional fireworks at midnight to welcome in next year, it will also have an earlier show at 9pm on December 31.
This will allow families with younger children to see the light spectacle instead of having to stay up and wait until midnight. In addition to the show, Yas Island will also be lit up with colourful lights for the occasion.
Visitors can head to either Yas Marina or Yas Bay for a view of the fireworks.
Other fireworks in Abu Dhabi
The Sheikh Zayed Festival, which runs until March 18 in Al Wathba, will also have fireworks as part of their New Year’s Eve celebrations that will begin at 4pm on December 31.
Continuing a long tradition, visitors can enjoy the light show on the Abu Dhabi Corniche that stretches 8km along the waterfront. There are also restaurants at Nation Towers that offer ideal views of the spectacle.
Al Maryah Island is also likely to return with a display for New Year’s Eve with a show on its promenade. There’s plenty of outlets at The Galleria Al Maryah Island and Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island to book for a stunning view of the fireworks.
Emirates Palace will also have a special gala dinner with fireworks to ring in the New Year.
Elsewhere in the UAE
Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, will once again have a laser light and fireworks show for the New Year. The light and sound spectacle will dominate the Dubai skyline, while The Dubai Fountain at the building’s base will also dance in synch with the show.
Meanwhile, Ras Al Khaimah is hoping to break another Guinness World Record with its display. Similar to last year’s spectacle, the pyro-musical show will cover a stretch of 4.7km along the waterfront between Al Marjan Island and Al Hamra Village.
Scroll through the gallery to see fireworks in the UAE over the years
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The New Year's Eve celebrations in Ras Al Khaimah #RAKNYE 2022 dazzled everyone with a fireworks display that shattered two Guinness World Records. Photo: Marjan RAK/twitter -
A picture taken on December 31, 2021 shows fireworks erupting from the Burj Khalifa in Dubai as part of the New Year's festivities. AFP -
Fireworks explode at Expo 2020 Dubai to mark New Year 2022. Reuters -
Spectacular fireworks display at the stroke of midnight to ring in the New Year 2022 on Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
Grand fireworks lit up the night sky along the Abu Dhabi Corniche for UAE at 50 celebrations on December 2, 2021. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
The fireworks on the UAE's 50th National Day in 2021 in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
Golden Jubilee fireworks at Al Maryah island in Abu Dhabi. Deepak Fernandez / The National -
Fireworks as part of the 50th National Day celebration at the Expo 2020 Dubai site on December 1. Pawan Singh / The National -
Fireworks are set off from the Yas Bay waterfront to mark Eid Al Fitr on May 13, 2021. Victor Besa / The National -
Fireworks light the sky above Ain Dubai (the Dubai Eye), the world’s largest and tallest observation wheel, to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, on November 4, 2021. AFP -
Diwali celebrations at Ain Dubai in 2021. AFP -
Dubai's Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest skyscraper, is lit by fireworks during its opening ceremony on January 4, 2010. AFP -
People watch as fireworks set off above Atlantis, The Palm hotel during the first day of Expo 2020 Dubai on October 1, 2021. Reuters -
Fireworks at Atlantis, The Palm to mark Expo 2020 Dubai. Reuters -
The opening of Expo 2020 Dubai was marked by fireworks across the emirate. Reuters -
Fireworks take place every weekend at Global Village in Dubai throughout the season. Photo: Global Village -
In May 2021, Global Village attempted the world record for highest fireworks, with 20 skydivers landing at the fair with fireworks. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
In 2018, a fireworks show in Ras Al Khaimah was choreographed to seven chapters and set to global music by 14 renowned composers. Photo: Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority -
Ras Al Khaimah and Al Marjan Island ushered in 2018 by setting the Guinness World Record for the ‘largest aerial firework shell’. Photo: Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority -
Ras Al Khaimah put on a record-breaking fireworks display on New Year's Eve in 2019. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Fireworks display at the Yas Waterfront, Abu Dhabi, in honour of Saudi Arabia’s 91st National Day on September 23. 2021. Victor Besa / The National -
More New Year’s Eve fireworks at the Abu Dhabi Corniche Breakwater. Victor Besa for The National -
There are always fireworks to mark the Formula Grand Prix finale in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi -
People enjoying the fireworks on Abu Dhabi Corniche to celebrate the 41st UAE National Day in 2012. Ravindranath K / The National
