Dubai will ring in 2026 with fireworks, concerts and drone shows across the city as part of the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), organisers announced on Monday.
The New Year’s Eve celebrations will feature midnight fireworks at three locations simultaneously: Souk Al Seef, Bluewaters & The Beach JBR, and Hatta, all starting at 11:59 PM.
Festival Bay at Dubai Festival City Mall will host a double-headline concert featuring Kuwaiti singer Bader AlShuaibi and Egyptian DJ trio Disco Misr as part of e& DSF Nights. Tickets start from AED 69, with family tickets priced at AED 345 available on Platinumlist.
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Bader AlShuaibi, known for hits including Ana Weyak, Majnoona and Ghazi, has gained recognition for his Arabic pop and R&B performances. Disco Misr has built a following through remixes of Arabic tracks with electronic beats.
The Festival Bay event will include a food village, light shows and fountain displays, culminating in fireworks at midnight.
Atlantis, The Palm will host a gala dinner featuring Grammy-winning band Maroon 5. The Dubai beachfront event includes a multi-course dinner, beverages, entertainment and views of the fireworks display. Tickets and packages are available via Platinumlist.
Before midnight, visitors can watch the DSF Drone Show at Bluewaters & The Beach JBR at 8pm and 10pm. The display will feature pyro-drone fireworks.
DSF New Year’s Eve: Hatta, Bluewaters and Souk Al Seef fireworks confirmed for 2026
In Hatta, fireworks will be set off against the Hajar Mountains at midnight, following activities at Hatta Wadi Hub throughout the day.
DSF runs from December 5, 2025 to January 11, 2026. It is organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), an agency of Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism.
DSF 2025-2026 is supported by Commercial Bank of Dubai and partners including Al-Futtaim Malls, Al Zarooni Group, AW Rostamani Group, DHAM, Emirates airline, ENOC, e&, Majid Al Futtaim, Merex Investment and talabat.
