If there’s one thing everyone associates with New Year’s Eve in Dubai, it’s the fireworks at Burj Khalifa. The display pulls crowds from all over the world, and once you’ve seen it, you understand exactly why. The best-known viewing spots cluster around the Dubai Fountain, but Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Souk Al Bahar, and the Burj Khalifa Observatory Deck all offer solid alternatives if you want more breathing room — Efficient Tourism can help you sort out access to any of these. The catch is that Downtown Dubai gets seriously packed as the evening goes on, and getting in by car can be a real headache. Arriving early, ideally hours before midnight, makes a big difference, and public transport tends to be the smarter move since roads nearby often close to manage the crowds. It’s worth the effort though — few fireworks shows anywhere compare to this one.