Firework displays lit up the country, including an extravaganza at the Burj Khalifa, as revellers welcomed 2017.
Updated: January 01, 2017, 12:00 AM
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Sharjah’s firework display lights up the sky at Al Majaz Waterfront. Courtesy National Network Communications
Sharjah’s firework display lights up the sky at Al Majaz Waterfront. Courtesy National Network Communications
Emirati vocalist Hussain Al Jassmi sings at the event at Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
Fireworks explode over Downtown Dubai to ring in 2017 in Dubai. Satish Kumar / The National
Coldplay captivate the crowd with their hits on New Year’s Eve at the du Arena in Abu Dhabi. Navin Khianey for The National
Fireworks explode over Downtown Dubai to ring in 2017 in Dubai. Satish Kumar / The National
Fireworks usher in 2017 at Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
Fireworks explode from the Burj Khalifa in Dubai on January 1, 2017. AFP