It's nice to get from a cold winter to summer, which is why tourists love to spend New Year's holidays in the UAE. We tell you about the weather, meeting places of the new 2021 in Dubai, prices for tours and hotels. We share reviews and tips from tourists.
Take a look: How to go to Dubai now (fresh reviews of tourists and conditions of entry in case of a pandemic).
Weather in Dubai for New Year
The new year 2021 in the UAE will bring you many pleasant experiences. The weather in Dubai at the height of winter pleases the inhabitants of the middle zone, the northern regions of Russia and Siberia. No wonder! When we have frosts, in an Arab country the daytime temperature does not drop below + 24 ° C. Rains are rare here, and they are not long-lasting.
In the evenings in Dubai, the air cools down to +13 ... + 15 ° С, and in the desert - to 0 ° С. So bring warm clothing and a hooded windbreaker.
The Persian Gulf is warmed up to +18 ... + 21 ° С. Heat-loving Arabs do not bathe in the cold season, but Russians and residents of Northern Europe who are accustomed to cool water enter the sea with pleasure. In addition, in many hotels guests can swim in the outdoor heated pools.
Find out when is the best time to relax in the UAE.
How to celebrate New Year in Dubai
Preparations for winter celebrations in the UAE begin long before December 31st. A lot of tourists from different countries of the world come to Dubai, because a huge modern city offers guests different New Year's entertainments.
Look at the fireworks and salutes
Colorful light shows are staged in different parts of Dubai. The most spectacular are considered fireworks over the artificial island of Palm Jumeirah and the Burj Khalifa skyscraper. Pyrotechnic shows turn into amazingly beautiful light and musical performances!
Tourists fill the square in front of the tallest building in the world. Up to 1 million people come to see the bright New Year's extravaganza at Burj Plaza! A beautiful view of the fireworks opens from the entertainment complex Souk Al Bahar, from the Dubai Canal, from the fashionable City Walk shopping center and nearby hotels. For a full view of the fireworks in Downtown, some tourists from the center travel to the Meydan Racecourse or celebrate the New Year at hotels along the Sheikh Zayed Road.
To admire the light show on Palm Jumeirah, you need to come to the Atlantis complex. Colorful fireworks are clearly visible from the long Palm Jumeirah Boardwalk and from the island hotels.
Dance in the nightclubs
Looking to spend the new year 2021 in Dubai on the dance floor? Incendiary dances are held in nightclubs and in the city's lounge bars. Famous DJs are invited here, and the most popular establishments organize concerts of world famous bands and performers. The ticket costs from 590 AED.
Keep in mind that it is illegal to sell alcohol to people under the age of 21 in Dubai! Some nightclubs have a stricter age limit - 25 years.
Have fun at the New Years party
Festive banquets and entertainment programs are offered by most of the city's restaurants and beach clubs. This is a great opportunity to celebrate the New Year with friends or with your family. The restaurant menu includes unusual dishes from the chef. Guests can relax with live music, while young children can play in the children's corner or have fun at the children's party. Find out about holidays in the UAE with children
A pleasant evening in budget restaurants will cost AED 770-1250 per person. Celebrating the New Year in one of the five restaurants of the luxurious Burj Al Arab hotel costs from 8000 AED. Don't forget the stylish and elegant dress code!
According to tourists, the brightest New Year in the UAE is in the famous Atlantis complex. People come here to show each other the best outfits, enjoy gourmet food, dance to live music and enjoy the pyrotechnics show. Admission to the party for adults costs 2900 AED, and for guests 12-20 years old - 2030 AED. Children under 12 years old can take part in a free theme party.
Many tourists seek to get to the holiday at the At.mosphere restaurant, which is located on the 122nd floor of the Burj Khalifa. From here, the whole city is visible at a glance! From 19:00 to 1:00 the restaurant holds two New Year's programs - for families with children and for adults. A seat at a table will cost 2700-2900 AED.
Find out what prices are in cafes and restaurants in Dubai.
Take a boat trip
A good solution is to celebrate the New Year in Dubai aboard a large wooden dhow Rustar or a comfortable yacht Amwaj Al Bahar. Ships cruise along Creek, and their passengers have fun with a DJ and taste the delicious food prepared in the city's restaurants. From the water, you can see the new city blocks and fireworks over the Burj Khalifa skyscraper. The holiday cruise runs from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am and costs between AED 800-1500.
Celebrate in the desert
Tourists who want to celebrate the New Year in the UAE with comfort, but in a more secluded atmosphere, choose the 5 * Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa. It is located in the sand dunes, 45 minutes from the airport. The hotel complex was built in the style of an exotic Arab fort and has green gardens and cozy courtyards with fountains.
By jeep or camel, hikers can hike into the desert or relax at the Satori Spa. On the main night of the year, the hotel restaurant Al Hadheerah Desert surprises its guests with traditional Arabic cuisine.
Have a beach picnic
Collect your picnic basket and spend time with your friends on New Year's Eve by the sea! The pyrotechnic show at the Burj Al Arab is clearly visible from any of the beaches of Jumeirah.
What to do during the holidays
Tourists who come to the UAE for the New Year can easily find entertainment to their liking. Some are gambling shopping and trying to profit from the New Year's sales. Others, despite the middle of winter, enjoy swimming and sunbathing.
Desert Safari. For those who are not indifferent to the Arabian exotic, trips to the sand dunes on SUVs and ATVs are popular. Such excursions are organized by several travel companies, for example, Platinum Heritage. During the trip, you can admire picturesque sunsets, participate in a falcon show, visit a Bedouin camp and taste Arabian food. Ride for adults starts from AED 2090, and for children from 5 to 11 years old - AED 1740.
Popular Jeep Safaris from Dubai:
- Jeep and camel ride for 6 hours - $ 45 / person.
- Group trip for 6 hours - $ 55 / person
- Group trip in Russian for 5 hours - $ 60 / person.
On the sand on a sandboard. From the Dubai-Hatta highway (E44), the Big Red dune is perfectly visible. It organizes riding on boards similar to snowboards. This is exciting entertainment for outdoor enthusiasts! Local tour operators offer full-day excursions that include desert trekking and sandboarding training.
Skiing. It is difficult for everyone who came for a winter vacation to a hot country to imagine that there is a real ski center in the largest city of the UAE. Ski Dubai is located in the modern Mall of the Emirates. On 22.5 thousand sq. m equipped with five tracks and a freestyle area. There is a snow park with caves and slopes for sledding, a real alpine cafe and a small penguinarium.
Amusement parks. It is interesting to visit the Global Village, the city's seasonal park, with a child. During the winter holidays, there is a festive parade, stunt performances, theatrical performances in the open air, fountain shows and other entertainment for adults and children. A visit to the park for a family will cost about 100 AED.
For families, the attractions of the Riverland Dubai theme park are perfect. It is located in Dubai Parks and Resorts. In order to watch animals from different parts of the world, it is worth going to Dubai Safari Park.
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