Consider taking a ride on the Dubai Abra, Ferry, or Water Taxi to witness the midnight fireworks if you want to make your New Year’s Eve spectacular.
A special service for the fireworks displays that will be held at the Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab, and The Palm on the eve of the New Year 2023 was launched by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). However, you would need to buy your tickets and secure a spot in advance. Here are some specifics.
Dubai abra – Burj Khalifa Fireworks
You have the option of reserving a seat on the Dubai Abra service if you intend to witness the fireworks at the Burj Khalifa.
Al Ghubaiba Marine Transport Station, abr (The station is located in the Al Shindagah neighborhood in Bur Dubai, and is a two-minute walk from the Al Ghubaiba Metro Station on the Green Line)
Departure time: 10 pm (According to RTA, passengers must be at the station 30 minutes before departure.)
Arrival time: 1.30 am
Viewing point: Dubai Design District Station, from where passengers will be able to view the Burj Khalifa fireworks.
Cost: Dh125 per person, free for children under two years old.
Route: The abra will take passengers along the Dubai Creek Side, covering Bur Dubai, Deira, Dubai Festival City, Al Jaddaf, Dubai Creek Harbour and Dubai Design District.
How does one book a ticket?
To make reservations for tickets, call the RTA customer service line at 800-9090 or email marinebooking@rta.ae.
Burj Al Arab and The Palm fireworks
You can choose to take the Dubai Abra, Water Taxi, or Dubai Ferry if you prefer to view the Burj Al Arab or The Palm fireworks.
Marine Station: Dubai Marina Mall Marine Transport Station
Departure time: 10 pm (Passengers must arrive 30 minutes before departure)
Arrival time: 1.30 am.
Viewing point: Passengers will be able to view The Burj Al Arab and The Palm fireworks from the Sofitel Resort Palm Station.
Route: The route will take passengers along Bluewaters Island, Dubai Marina, Al Sufuoh, and The Palm.
How to get to the Dubai Marina Mall marine station?
If you want to use public transportation to go to the marine station, you can travel to the Sobha Realty Metro Station in Dubai Marina via the Metro Red Line. To get to the Marina Towers Tram Station from there, take the Dubai Tram. After that, you can take a five-minute stroll to the Dubai Marina Mall Marine Transport Station.
Cost:
The cost will vary, depending on which marine transport option you choose.
Dubai Ferry
- Dh300 per person – for a silver class ticket.
- Dh450 per person – for a gold class ticket.
Children between the ages of two to 10 years will get a 50 percent discount; children under two years do not need a ticket.
Water Taxi
- Dh125 per person, free for children under two.
You can also book the whole Water Taxi for Dh3,000.
Dubai Abra
- Dh125 per person, free for children under two.
How to get to the Dubai Marina Mall marine station
Take the Metro Red Line to the Sobha Realty Metro Station in Dubai Marina if you intend to use public transportation to go to the marine station. You can then take the Dubai Tram to the Marina Towers Tram Station from there. Following that, it will take you about five minutes to walk to the Dubai Marina Mall Marine Transport Station.
How can one book a ticket?
You must go to the dedicated marine ticketing website at https://marine.rta.ae/rta b2c/opentickets.html to make a reservation.
Choose “New Year Fireworks Trip” under the “area” category, and then pick the options that suit your tastes.