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Best spots to watch New Year’s Eve fireworks in Dubai

Believing it can bring good fortune for the whole year, making loud noises while welcoming the New Year has been a cultural thing for most Filipinos. Firecrackers and fireworks are a big part of the festivity.

With less than a week, Filipino expats here in the UAE will surely await the magnificent fireworks over the skies.

Just as regularly, the fireworks shows here expand in a visual connect through various vantage points across Dubai. As the clock strikes midnight on January 1, Downtown Dubai, the Palm and Global Village, among other areas will showcase lavishly colorful and breathtaking pyrotechnics.

In 2014, it broke the world-record for the largest and longest fireworks display. With multiple fireworks displays and festive activities taking place throughout the Emirate, 2017 will be off to an action-packed and cheerful start.

A vibrant fireworks celebrating Dubai’s new futuristic icon will also envelop Burj Khalifa.

But for those who’d rather want stay at home or in hotels during the New Year’s Eve, an online broadcast capturing the magnificent pyrotechnic display in Downtown Dubai will be available at the website www.mydubainewyear.com.

Here’s the ultimate guide to best fireworks in town and the best vantage point to see them:

Burj Khalifa Fireworks
The world’s tallest building will light up with an ostentatious fireworks display. But it’s advised to be at the site as early as 6pm due to road blockage implemented by the Dubai Police. The best vantage point for this are the following: waterfront at the Dubai Mall; Souq Bahar; Burj Plaza; South Bridage Building; Boulevard Road; and Business Bay area.

The Palm Atlantis
A countdown to New Year will light up the skies over this iconic building. Best places to view the fireworks are the following: Atlantis The Palm Hotel; The Anantara; The Sofitel; The Kempinski; Madinat Jumeirah; Jumeirah Zabeel Saray; The Rixos; and the Kite Beach.

Burj Al Arab
Organisers of the New Year Fireworks 2016 at Burj Al Arab are promising that the fireworks will be the biggest this year. The top vantage point for their fireworks are the following: Black beach; Umm Suqeim Beach and Park; Jumeirah Beach Park; as well as in Jumeirah road.

Jumeirah Beach Residences
The best places to witness the pyro-show here are the open areas at the JBR and The Beach, JBR.

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