New Year's Eve is just around the corner, and Dubai is leaving no stone unturned to ensure the celebrations are safe and enjoyable for everyone. Dubai authorities are fully prepared to deliver a safe, world-class New Year’s Eve celebration across the emirate.
During a press conference at Dubai Civil Defence headquarters, attended by senior officials from key government and partner entities, the Event Security Committee confirmed its full readiness. This year’s celebrations will include stunning fireworks across 40 locations in the emirate, with 48 separate displays.
Major sites include Burj Khalifa, Global Village, Atlantis The Royal, Expo City Dubai, Dubai Frame, Al Marmoom Oasis, Hatta, and several other destinations. Fifty-five government, semi-government, and private entities are working in unison to ensure everything runs smoothly.
Dubai is divided into four operational sectors, North, Central, West, and Marine, to ensure smooth coordination. Besides, 37 support tents are set up to provide emergency medical aid, police services, care for children, and lost and found complaints.
Nearly 10,000 Dubai Police officers will be on duty, supported by 1,625 security patrols, bicycle and mounted units, marine rescue boats, and 37 support tents, along with more than 13,500 private security personnel.
Emergency preparedness includes over 1,750 Civil Defence personnel, 165 response vehicles, 236 ambulances, 12 hospitals and field clinics, and around 1,900 medical staff, working alongside teams from Dubai Municipality and DEWA.
To ensure smooth movement across the city, the RTA will deploy more than 5,500 personnel, operating 107 trains, 1,300 public buses, 14,000 taxis, and 18,000 luxury limousines.
Meanwhile, here's the full update of road closures and Dubai metro timings for New Year’s Eve 2026 celebrations.