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12:00am
New Year fireworks around Burj Al Arab. KT Video: Nilanjana G.
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) New Year Fireworks lights up the sky at corniche in Abu Dhabi. KT Video: Ryan Lim
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) Burj Khalifa light show to welcome 2018 taken at the top of Taj Hotel, Dubai. KT Video: Leslie P.
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) New Year fireworks at Al Majaz Waterfront in Sharjah. KT Video: M. Sajjad
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Burj Khalifa has GONE DARK. Everyone ready for the laser light show? KT Video: Crystal S.
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Guests that paid Dh2000 enjoy their VIP treatment at Burj Khalifa's New Year celebrations. KT Video: Crystal S.
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Spectacular fireworks display at Dubai Festival City. KT Video: Josh A.
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Traffic at a standstill in the Jumeirah Beach area for the New Year fireworks on the beach. KT Video: Nilanjana G.
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Celebrating New Year in the Americas; Samba dancers all the way from Brazil! KT Video: Roob K.
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Many UAE residents came well prepared with tents, camping chairs, mats and food to watch the New Year fireworks near Burj Al Arab. KT Photos: Nilanjana G.
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Fans get hyped for Katy Perry's New Year concert at Du Forum, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. KT Video: Anjana S.
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Twins Hanna and Jhhina from Syria are big Katy Perry fans and have come to Yas Island to watch her live on New Year's Eve. KT Photo: Anjana S.
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Visitors trying their luck with security to get into the exclusive viewing areas at Dubai Mall. KT Video: Crystal S.
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Fireworks light up the sky at Dubai's Global Village to mark the New Year in Thailand KT Photo: Neeraj M.
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Crowd slowly filling the DFC grounds to watch the New Year fireworks. KT Video: Dhes H.
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Heavy traffic towards Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah for the New Year celebrations. KT Video: Arbaaz S.
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Dubai Festival City is packed with people, with just three hours to go for the New Year celebrations. Photos: Dhes Handumon/Khaleej Times
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Water fountain show at Al Majaz waterfront in Sharjah. Video: M. Sajjad/Khaleej Times
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Fireworks light up the sky at Dubai's Global Village to mark the New Year of Philippines. Photo by Neeraj Murali/Khaleej Times
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7.53pm
A parade at Dubai's as part of New Year celebrations. Video: Roob/Khaleej Times
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The Star Wars fountain show at Dubai Festival City, as part of the New Year celebrations. Video: Josh Arnup/Khaleej Times
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People crossing the Sheikh Zayed Road to go to Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall for the New Year celebrations. Video: Leslie Pableo/Khaleej Times
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Crowd starting to build up at Dubai Festival City ahead of the New Year celebrations. Video: Dhes Handumon/Khaleej Times
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People start gathering at Al Majaz waterfront for the New Year firework in Sharjah. Video: M. Sajjad/Khaleej Times
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New Year celebrations have already begun at Dubai's JBR. As the sun set, families have started gathering and dancing to the beats of the live DJ. Head here for a free party! Video: Anita Iyer/Khaleej Times
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Dedicated pedestrian paths has been provided to families and others to bachelors.
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The first Imagine fountain show kicks off at Dubai Festival City, ahead of the New Year celebrations. Video: Josh Arnup/Khaleej Times
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Service tents are available across the celebrations area to provide you with First Aid, Lost & Found Services, Lost Children reporting services, and help desk.
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Roads are clear around Dubai Festival City, ahead of the New Year celebrations. Photos: Dhes Handumon/Khaleej Times
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it's a packed crowd at Burj Park, near the Dubai Mall, ahead of the New Year celebrations. Video: Shihab/Khaleej Times
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It's a packed crowd at Dubai Mall. Photos: Crystal Skinner/Khaleej Times
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People take photos of the last sunset of 2017 at Al Khan Beach in Sharjah. Photos: M. Sajjad/Khaleej Times
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This road going to Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall is already closed. Video: Leslie Pableo/Khaleej Times
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The last sunset of 2017, at Dubai Festival City. Photos: Dhes Handumon/Khaleej Times
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People coming from Dubai Mall Metro station making their way to the viewing areas of the New Year celebrations. Video: Leslie Pableo/Khaleej Times
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We spotted a group of 15 students from Indonesia who are in Dubai especially for the New Year celebrations. Find out what their plans are. Video: Anita Iyer/Khaleej Times
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The crowd at Burj Al Arab beach for New Year celebrations. Photos: Mohammad Mustafa Khan/Khaleej Times
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People start to gather at Abu Dhabi corniche for New Year celebrations. Photos: Ryan Lim/Khaleej Times
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Traffic builds up at Dubai's Sheikh Zayed Road going towards Burj Khalifa, ahead of the New Year celebrations. Video: Leslie Pableo/Khaleej Times
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Crowd gathers at the aquarium inside Dubai Mall, ahead of the New Year light show. Video: Crystal Skinner/Khaleej Times
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The Dubai Mall car park is almost full, and it's still 7 hours to go before midnight. Tip: Leave you car at home and take public transport. Video: Crystal Skinner/Khaleej Times
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Crowd slowly builds up at Dubai's JBR for New Year celebrations. Photos: Anita Iyer/Khaleej Times
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Crowd waits eagerly at Dubai Mall for New Year celebrations. Video: Crystal Skinner/Khaleej Times
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Smooth traffic on a Dubai-Sharjah highway ahead of New Year celebrations in the country. Video: M. Sajjad/Khaleej Times
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Crowd continues to pour in at Dubai's for New Year celebrations. Photos: Neeraj Murali/Khaleej Times
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Free bus shuttle to the viewing area of New Year celebrations, at Business Bay station in Dubai. Video: Leslie Pableo/Khaleej Times
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Gates of Dubai's open to the public for New Year celebrations. Photo: Neeraj Murali/Khaleej Times
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Visitors waiting for gates to open at Dubai's ahead of the New Year fireworks. Photo: Neeraj Murali/Khaleej Times
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A 360 view of the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall fountain area ahead of New Year celebrations. Photo: Rahul Gajjar/Khaleej Times
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Still quiet at Festival City Mall in Dubai ahead of the New Year fireworks. Photos: Dhes Handumon/Khaleej Times
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More than eight hours to go for the fireworks, but revellers have already flocked the beach facing Burj Al Arab. Photo: Nilanjana Gupta/Khaleej Times
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) 3.19pm
Seven cars from the rescue team will keep a close watch on the new year celebrations today at the Jumeirah beach facing Burj Al Arab. Photo: Nilanjana Gupta/Khaleej Times
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) 3.09pm
Ahmed Abdul Aziz, team leader of lifeguards at the beach facing Burj Al Arab, says there's extra security today to serve NY revellers. There are usually at least 9 lifeguards at Umm Suqeim beach on a given day but today there are 12.
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) 2.32pm
Crowd waits to move to the fountain area at Dubai Mall. Video: Shihab/Khaleej Times
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Crowd waiting at the fountain area at Dubai Mall for New Year celebrations. Video: Shihab/Khaleej Times
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Crowd begins to arrive at Burj Khalifa metro station for New Year celebrations in Dubai. Video: Shihab/Khaleej Times
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