Dubai, United Arab Emirates - December 31 2012 - Residents and tourists of the UAE celebrate New Years' Eve celebrations at Sandance at Nassimi Beach at the Atlantis The Palm. (Razan Alzayani / The National)
Some gathered as early as noon yesterday to wait for the New Year's fireworks at Burj Khalifa, Dubai. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
Revellers at Sundance at Nassimi Beach at the Atlantis The Palm celebrating the last hours of 2012 together. Razan Alzayani / The National
Residents and tourists of the UAE usher in the New Year at Sandance at Nassimi Beach at the Atlantis The Palm. Razan Alzayani / The National
People watching display of fireworks by Emirates Palace hotel opposite Jumeirah Etihad Towers to celebrate the New Year 2013 in Abu Dhabi. Ravindranath K / The National
Spectacular fireworks display in Abu Dhabi as people gather to take in the views near the Corniche. Ravindranath K / The National
Dubai dazzles the world once more with a spectacular display of fireworks as more than a million people gathered to ring in the New Year. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
Crowds who gathered at the Burj Khalifa were mesmerized by the astonishing visual effects of fire, water, light and music. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National