New Year Celebrations at Expo City Dubai
Celebrate New Year's Eve at Expo City Dubai with family-friendly festivities, two countdowns, fireworks and live entertainment
Event details
Expo City Dubai is inviting all families to ring in the New Year with vibrant celebrations in the spectacular setting of Al Wasl Plaza. The event is curated with families and children in focus, whereby, for the first time, the evening kicks off with an early new year countdown for children and parents at 21:00, featuring a fun confetti blast, a specially curated playlist of children's music and stunning projections on Al Wasl dome.
Families can still stay and enjoy Winter City attractions, while the popular DJ Brooklyn takes center stage at 22:00, taking visitors on a musical journey all the way to our second new year countdown at midnight with a dazzling fireworks, part of CNN’s live New Year’s Eve broadcast. Adults can also enjoy a fully licensed area at the lower garden.
Winter City, which will stay open until 02:00, adds to the excitement with many of the main attractions staying open till closing time past midnight. Bring your family and friends and celebrate together a night to remember.
Opening times:
31 Dec 2024 - 1 Jan 2025
14:00 - 03:00
Pricing:
Starting from AED 40*
Location:
Al Wasl Plaza
Minimum Age:
All ages
Interests:
- Entertainment
Prices
Info table
Winter City:
AED 40 (Online)
AED 50 (Box office)
Lower garden experience:
AED 80 (or upgrade your Winter City's ticket for AED 40 purchased at the gate)
Location
Frequently asked questions
The celebrations begin with the children’s countdown at 21:00 and continue until 03:00 with live entertainment and Winter City activities.
The event is at Al Wasl Plaza, Expo City Dubai.
Yes, there’s a children’s countdown at 21:00, featuring a confetti blast and stunning Al Wasl Dome projections.
Families can enjoy Winter City workshops, VR and arcade zones, inflatables, roving entertainment, festive snowfalls, and projections on Al Wasl Dome.
Tickets for the midnight celebration cost AED 80. Winter City ticket holders can purchase an add-on for AED 40.
Yes, entry is free for children under 5 years and people of determination.
Tickets are available online at www.expocitydubai.com and at the Expo City Dubai box offices.
Yes, the event is accessibility-friendly for people of determination.
Expo City Dubai is conveniently accessible via the Expo 2020 Metro Station and taxi drop-off points.
Yes, Careem offers a 15% discount (up to AED 15) on rides to and from Expo City Dubai. Use the code EXPO CITY in the Careem App (excludes Hala).
Yes, nearby parking areas are available with clearly marked access points.
The DJ will begin performing at 22:00 in the licensed area of Al Wasl Plaza.
Yes, there will be a midnight fireworks display to ring in 2025.
Yes, CNN will broadcast the midnight fireworks countdown live as part of their global New Year’s Eve coverage.
Yes, dining options and beverages are available at the venue. Additional charges apply for select dining experiences.
Winter City tickets cost AED 40 for adults. Entry is free for children under 5 years and people of determination.
Winter City activities will remain open until 02:00 as part of the New Year celebrations.
Tickets can be purchased online or at the venue using major payment methods.