New Year tours in the UAE present an excellent opportunity to meet the brightest holiday of the year cheerfully. Get ready to dive into the world of exquisite entertainment, amazing modern architecture, luxurious hotels, large shopping malls and, of course, the fabulous festive extravaganzas. And most importantly, all of them are feasible even on a limited budget.

New Year’s celebrations in Dubai are always special. If you plan to be in our Emirate over the holiday period, there are plenty of ways to welcome in 2017. Here are five ideas to help your holiday planning.

Watch the fireworks - During the 2014 New Year’s celebration, Dubai set the world record for the largest firework display with 479,651 shells released in a six-minute show. We always like to ring in every New Year with explosive grandeur at a number of iconic landmarks including the Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab and the Palm Jumeirah. All you need to do is grab a blanket and pick a picnic spot – and be sure to arrive early. Experience the extravagance of Meydan’s NY Eve celebration with unique dinner options, a perfect view of the Burj Khalifa’s fireworks over Dubai’s iconic Downtown skyline and high-energy concert. Featuring DJ Duo Axwell and Ingrosso, this glamorous celebration will help you kick off the New Year on a very high note.