Lorries and buses transporting labourers will be banned from Abu Dhabi roads on New Year's Eve.
Heavy vehicles will be stopped at all entry points, including Sheikh Zayed, Sheikh Khalifa, Mussaffah and Maqtaa bridges.
Police said the rule will be in place from 7am on Saturday, December 31, until 7am on Sunday, January 1.
Vehicles that provide logistic support and general cleaning services will be exempt from the decision, said Brig Gen Mahmoud Al Balushi, acting director of traffic and patrols.
He said extra traffic patrols would be used during those hours to ensure a smooth traffic flow.
He urged motorists to adhere to rules and stay safe.
A host of events and fireworks have been planned in the capital to ring in the new year. It is expected many will attend them now that all Covid restrictions have been completely removed after more than two years.
Yas Island will have its traditional fireworks at midnight, and will also have an earlier show at 9pm on December 31.
This will allow families with younger children to see the 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.
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.
Al Maryah Island is also likely to return with a display for New Year’s Eve with a show on its promenade.
Emirates Palace will have a special gala dinner with fireworks to ring in the New Year.
New Year's celebrations in Abu Dhabi in 2021 - in pictures
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Spectacular fireworks display at the stroke of midnight ring in the New Year 2022 on Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
Fireworks display on Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
A drone display shows Sheikh Zayed, the Founding Father, at Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National -
A drone display shows President Sheikh Khalifa at Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National -
A drone display shows Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, at Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National -
A drone display shows Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, at Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National -
A drone display at Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National -
A drone display wishes visitors a Happy New Year at Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National -
Visitors enjoy the evening at Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi, on New Year's Eve. Victor Besa / The National -
Visitors enjoy the evening at Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival. Victor Besa / The National -
Crowds converge at Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival in Al Wathba. Victor Besa / The National -
Visitors view a light display at Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival. Victor Besa / The National -
Visitors stroll through a light exhibit at Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival. Victor Besa / The National -
A 40-minute fireworks display at Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
