Is it really a celebration in the UAE if no fireworks are sparkling across the sky? Never. Keeping with the tradition, Eid Al Fitr will have a slew of dazzling fireworks displays this year too. To mark the first day of Eid Al Fitr on April 10, the night skies above Dubai will burst into brilliant colours with multiple fireworks shows. They’ll be fiery, fabulous and – the best part – free! Here’s where you can watch Eid Al Fitr fireworks shows in Dubai.
1. Dubai Festival City
The waterfront mall and shopping destination is has been hitting it out of the park with Ramadan night markets, shopping deals and delicious pop-up food stalls. For Eid, they’re not just doling out banging food but also some bang, whizz and pop in the form of a fireworks display on April 10 at 8pm.
2. Al Seef
Spectacular Ramadan light shows at this heritage-themed destination have already been lighting up the creek. Celebrations get a little more explosive here for Eid Al Fitr with special fireworks show on April 11 at 8pm.
3. Bluewaters Island and The Beach, JBR
Fireworks don’t get more Insta-worthy than those in and around JBR and Bluewaters Island. Their stunning vistas of Ain Dubai and Dubai Marina frame the glittering shower of sparks. Catch a sizzling Eid Al Fitr firework display here on April 12 at 8pm.
4. Riverland, Dubai Parks and Resorts
It’s double the dazzle at this cluster of theme parks off the Dubai-Abu Dhabi road. On the first two days of Eid, revelries get to a glowing finish with a fireworks display and laser shows. While the fireworks will happen at 8pm, laser shows will happen at 7:30pm, 8:30pm and 9:30pm. The fireworks will be visible from all parts of the park, but the European village-themed Riverland will offer you the greatest viewpoint.
5. Global Village
What better way to soak up Global Village’s 28th season than with the pomp and splendour of a fireworks display? The beloved tourist attraction and theme park is pulling out all the stops for Eid with firework displays from April 10-14. It’s also your chance to make the most of its many food stalls, pavilions, shopping opportunities, amusement rides, and entertainment shows. Entry to Global Village costs AED 25 per person.
6. Hatta
As one of the world’s most beautiful small towns, Hatta is both the perfect getaway for the long Eid weekend and a fabulous vantage point to view fireworks. At 8pm sharp on the first day of Eid, a shimmering burst of fireworks will erupt by the iconic Hatta Sign. It’s a great excuse for an evening hike to the world’s largest landmark sign, which beat Los Angeles’ famous Hollywood Sign!