Dubai Rings in 2026 with DSF.. Citywide Fireworks, Concerts, Drone Shows and a Maroon 5 NYE Spectacular

Dubai, UAE – 23 December 2025

Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) marks New Year’s Eve with one of the city’s most impressive celebrations yet — from spectacular midnight fireworks across multiple destinations to headline concerts, gala dinners and immersive waterfront entertainment. Residents and visitors welcome 2026 under Dubai’s winter sun with unforgettable DSF moments across the city.

Midnight Fireworks Across Dubai

As the clock strikes midnight, DSF Firework Nights illuminate three key destinations simultaneously:

Souk Al Seef – 11:59 PM

Bluewaters & The Beach JBR – 11:59 PM

Hatta – 11:59 PM

The citywide displays transform Dubai’s historic neighbourhoods, coastline and mountain landscapes into a synchronised celebration to welcome the new year.

e& DSF Nights: New Year’s Eve Concert at Festival Bay

Festival Bay at Dubai Festival City Mall hosts one of the city’s most energetic New Year’s Eve celebrations as e& DSF Nights presents a special double-headline concert featuring Bader AlShuaibi and Disco Misr — two of the region’s most dynamic performers.

Bader AlShuaibi, the Kuwaiti pop phenomenon known for hits such as Ana Weyak, Majnoona, and Ghazi, brings his signature blend of Arabic pop, R&B and high-energy stage presence to the waterfront. His performances are known for strong fan interaction and high production value, making him one of the top-charting young artists in the GCC.

Joining him is Egypt’s electronic powerhouse Disco Misr, the genre-blending DJ trio famed for reinventing Arabic classics with modern electronic beats. Their global viral hits, remix style and explosive live sets make them favourites on festival stages across the Middle East.

Tickets for the e& DSF Nights New Year’s Eve star from AED 69, with a great value family ticket available (priced at AED 345) — tickets are available on Platinumlist.

The evening unfolds with a full night of live entertainment across Festival Bay, including:

A curated food village with gourmet pop-ups, food trucks and seasonal kiosks

Immersive light, fountain and laser shows that illuminate the entire bay

As the clock approaches midnight, there will be a spectacular New Year’s Eve countdown, building to a dramatic waterfront moment as Festival Bay erupts in a signature fireworks display at 12:00 AM — a DSF highlight and a favourite viewing spot for NYE celebrations.

The concert, countdown and fireworks together create one of Dubai’s most vibrant open-air New Year’s Eve experiences, drawing thousands of visitors and residents to celebrate under the winter sky.

Maroon 5 Headlines NYE at Atlantis The Palm

Atlantis, The Palm hosts one of Dubai’s most spectacular New Year’s Eve experiences with its legendary Gala Dinner “Under the Stars,” headlined this year by Grammy-winning global superstars Maroon 5. This extraordinary beachfront celebration is the definition of Dubai glamour — a once-a-year, bucket-list event where world-class live music meets elevated dining, all framed by Atlantis’ iconic midnight fireworks lighting up the Palm.

Guests are welcomed onto an expansive open-air terrace overlooking the ocean, where the evening begins with a lavish multi-course gala dinner, free-flowing premium beverages, roaming entertainment and show-stopping live performances before Maroon 5 take the stage for an unforgettable countdown concert.

As the clock strikes midnight, attendees enjoy front-row views of one of Dubai’s most iconic fireworks displays, making this one of the most sought-after NYE tables in the city.

Tickets and packages are available via Platinumlist and include:

Gala dinner seating (various zones)

Live performance by Maroon 5

Unlimited premium beverages

Complimentary access to the afterparty

Prime views of Atlantis’ legendary fireworks

This remains one of Dubai’s most glamorous New Year’s Eve moments.

DSF Drone Show: A Pre-Midnight Spectacle

Before the countdown, visitors can experience the DSF Drone Show — the region’s largest aerial storytelling display — performed twice nightly at Bluewaters & The Beach JBR at 8pm & 10pm.

This year’s edition showcases brighter, faster and more dynamic formations, enhanced with pyro-drone fireworks for a new level of visual impact.

The NYE evening includes the 8pm and 10pm shows before the midnight fireworks begin.

Hatta: A Mountain Celebration Under the Stars

Hatta’s DSF programming culminates in a spectacular midnight fireworks show set against the Hajar Mountains. Visitors enjoy DSF experiences at Hatta Wadi Hub throughout the day, followed by a nature-immersed New Year’s countdown.

A Signature Dubai New Year’s Eve

From waterfront stages and global superstars to mountain fireworks and cutting-edge drones, DSF’s NYE programme offers something for every celebration style. With perfect weather, world-class hospitality and the city buzzing with DSF activities, Dubai is one of the world’s most remarkable destinations to welcome the new year.

For more information on DSF events, please visit mydsf.ae or follow @dubaifestivals.

Strategic Partners

DSF 2025-2026 is supported by Key Sponsor Commercial Bank of Dubai, and Strategic Partners, including: Al-Futtaim Malls (Dubai Festival City Mall and Festival Plaza), Al Zarooni Group (Mercato Shopping Mall), AW Rostamani Group, DHAM (Souq Al Seef, Bluewaters, Ibn Battuta Mall, Nad Al Sheba Mall, Palm Jumeirah Mall, and The Outlet Village), Emirates airline, ENOC, e&, Majid Al Futtaim (Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Deira), Merex Investment (City Walk and The Beach, JBR), talabat plus more to be revealed.

For more information about Dubai Shopping Festival please visit mydsf.ae or follow @dubaifestivals on social media