Although Burj Khalifa's New Year's Eve spectacle can be viewed miles away from Downtown Dubai, thousands of people are still expected to be within the area for the show.
It's already been announced that this year's event will attempt to set new world records, and will turn the world's highest tower into "a shining beacon of hope, happiness and harmony for 2023".
The much-awaited evening will include the typical laser light and fireworks show, as well as a water spectacle at the Dubai Fountain.
So, if you're looking to attend the big event, here's what you need to know about the evening.
Advanced bookings
Most, if not all, restaurants and cafes around the area will require advanced booking, so it's advisable to contact them ahead of the December 31 craze. The venues are likely to have more information on procedures for their respective New Year's Eve events, including parking details, as well as on the fireworks viewing.
If you are planning to watch the show from the streets of Downtown Dubai, there are no reservations, registrations or tickets. Attendance will be on first-come, first-served basis.
Transport and parking
The Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard will be closed from 6pm onwards, for both public and private transport modes, so guests with hotel or restaurant reservations must arrive ahead of time.
Parking will be available at The Dubai Mall until capacity is reached. Taxis will operate normally before the road closure.
The road closure is expected to end between 1am to 2am. Cars parked at hotels, residences and restaurants within Downtown Dubai and The Dubai Mall will only be able to leave once the road is opened again.
The Dubai Mall metro station will close once capacity at the mall is reached.
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard access
Five gates will be available to access the Downtown Dubai road:
- Gate 1: behind Downtown Command Centre
- Gate 2: behind Burj Vista
- Gate 3: near Emaar Square, adjacent to Boulevard Plaza Building
- Gate 4: opposite Address Boulevard
- Gate 5: opposite Address Downtown
More information is available at www.mydubainewyear.emaar.com
Scroll through the gallery below to see New Year's Eve dinner and party offers in Dubai
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An elegant gala dinner is how Sky Bubble Terrace at Meydan Hotel is celebrating New Year's Eve. All photos: supplied -
Party in Italian-style at Lucia's Giorno Rosso New Year's Eve celebration -
Prato is hosting a four-hour New Year's Eve dinner to welcome 2023 -
Guests can enjoy a contemporary Japanese feast at Roka in Business Bay -
The dinner at Asil features a five-course Arabesque gourmet menu -
Attiko is hosting a future disco-themed New Year's Eve party -
La Maison Ani is hosting an extravagant dinner with majestive views of the Dubai Fountain -
Timo serves a range of international dishes including salmon and seabass, squid ink spaghetti and baby chicken -
The year-end dinner at San Beach features live entertainers including its resident DJs along with a percussionist and a saxophonist -
Drift Beach is offering its private beach cabana for a decadent New Year's Eve party -
Nice Guy recently opened its patio and terrace seating options -
Kata's menu includes seaweed salad and baked Chilean seabass among other delectable flavours from Japan -
It's a seafood feast at Ibn AlBahr for New Year's Eve -
The High Note Pool and Sky Lounge at Aloft Al Mina offers extensive views of the Dubai skyline, perfect for watching New Year's Eve fireworks -
Topgolf Dubai is staging its own fireworks display
