00:00Enjoy the festive vibes and welcome the New Year 2026 at Downtown Dubai.
00:23To ensure your safety and ease of mobility during the New Year,
00:27check out the traffic plan organized around Burj Khalifa area.
00:38All roads leading to Burj Khalifa will be closed on the evening of December 31st, 2025, according to schedule.
00:47Please depart early to reach your destination before the closures begin.
00:51Starting from 4pm, Al Asail Street will be closed.
01:00Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard will be closed.
01:04Burj Khalifa Street will be closed.
01:09The Financial Center Street Lower Deck will be closed.
01:12Al Mastakbel Street between Financial Center Street and Trade Center Street will be gradually closed.
01:21Al Sukuk Street will be closed starting at 8pm.
01:25Financial Center Street Upper Deck will be closed starting at 9pm.
01:30At 11pm, Sheikh Zayed Road will be gradually closed between the intersections of Al Medan Road and Trade Center Roundabout.
01:41Burj Khalifa Dubai Mall Metro Station will be closed at 5pm or if the numbers exceed station's capacity.
01:50Please use the nearest metro station to reach the celebrations venue.
01:58We also advise using metro stations where parking spots will be available, including Centerpoint, E-AND, National Paints and Jumeirah Golf Estates stations.
02:08Don't forget to check your null card balance before starting your trip.
02:14Dubai's Water Canal lifts and pedestrian bridges will be closed.
02:20For your convenience, Dubai Metro Red and Green Lines will operate for 43 consecutive hours,
02:27from 5am on Wednesday, December 31st, 2025, until 12am on Friday, January 2nd, 2026.
02:41Dubai Tram will also operate for 43 consecutive hours, from 6am on Wednesday, December 31st, until Friday, January 2nd, 2026, at 1am.
02:54Alternative parking is available at the parking lots of Al Wasil Club and Al Kifaf,
03:03with convenient transport to and from the venue via RTA's buses, free of charge.
03:09If you prefer to drive your vehicle, depart early, and you can park your car at Imar District,
03:16where more than 20,000 parking spaces are available at Dubai Mall, Zabil, Fountain View Expansions
03:23and Boulevard Lower parking spots.
03:27Please note that parking on Al Hale Road and Sheikh Zayed Road in both directions,
03:32Dubai Al Ain Road and Ud Mehta Road and all other main roads surrounding the event area is prohibited.
03:40There will only be shuttle bus services provided around the venue to ensure a smooth departure from Burj Khalifa right after the event ends.
03:53Public buses will be available to transport commuters free of charge to metro stations, Dubai taxi parking areas and alternative parking spaces for vehicles after the event ends.
04:08Dubai Taxis
04:09At the end of the event, RTA's buses will take you to two taxi parking spots located at Al Wasil Club and Al Kifaf.
04:23For visitors who do not wish to be in the New Year's celebration area around Burj Khalifa area, please plan to leave the area early and public buses will be available behind Swiss Hotel Al Mourouj Dubai to transport commuters free of charge to Al Wasil Club parking spots and Al Kifaf parking spots.
04:47RTA is at your service to ensure a smooth and easy commute during the New Year's celebrations.
04:58Happy New Year everyone!
05:03Happy New Year everyone!
