See Dubai’s New Year from the sea with New Year Celebration Dubai. Join a shared yacht or book your own private boat. From the water, you can watch the city lights along the skyline. On shared trips, the package may include food, drinks, and music, either live or by DJ. You also get open deck space to watch the fireworks at midnight.

Spend the night aboard a traditional dhow cruising along Dubai Creek. This trip runs for about three hours and starts at Al Seef in Bur Dubai. You will have dinner during the ride, served as an international buffet. There are both vegetarian and non-vegetarian choices. As you cruise, you can watch live entertainment and hear festive music. Near midnight, there is a special cake-cutting moment for the New Year. You can also see fireworks at midnight from the water.