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New Year's Eve is one of the most eagerly awaited nights of celebration of the year.
It is no surprise that around the Emirates, there are a host of options for every budget and lifestyle, but which one suits you?
Here, host Sarah Forster speaks to reporter Anjana Sankar about popular events on New Year's Eve, with a reminder of those all important road closures, to make sure your night is a success wherever you spend it.
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Burj Khalifa will attempt to break two world records with its fireworks and laser show at midnight on December 31, 2022. Photo: Emaar -
The fireworks on Bluewaters Island will go off at 11.59pm -
The Bluewaters fireworks will coincide with those at The Beach, JBR -
Club Vista Mare on Palm Jumeirah will host fireworks at midnight for a duration of three minutes -
Catch the Atlantis, The Palm fireworks from the hotel's New Year's Eve Gala Dinner. Photo: Atlantis, the Palm -
Festival Bay will host a five-minute-long fireworks display, plus a special Imagine laser and fountain show. Photo: Festival City Mall -
Global Village will put on seven fireworks displays from 8pm to 1am. Photo: Global Village -
Dubai Parks & Resorts will host two family-friendly fireworks shows, one at 7pm, the other at 9pm. Photo: Dubai Parks & Resorts -
Al Seef will host fireworks at 11.50pm on December 31 and at 8.30pm on January 1 -
TopGolf will host its own fireworks overlooking Dubai Marina. Photo: TopGolf
