The 11 Best UAE Christmas Tours

1.33ft. Yacht Rental on New Year’s Eve around Dubai Palm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews Our pick

Board a 33-foot yacht in Dubai Marina at 10:00 pm for about four hours around Palm Jumeirah. Expect music, chilled drinks, refreshments, life jackets, and views of New Year’s Eve fireworks from the yacht. The private booking costs $3,070.09 for up to six people and ends back at the marina.

“First time in dubai booked holiday with travel saga tourism it was great discussion we planed the itinerary with saba she helped us to organize the tour day by day want a great service provider thank you so much travel saga for everything things......”

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2.New Year Fireworks Cruise. Witness the spectacular fireworks in Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 16 reviews · from $195

Board a traditional sailing vessel at Deira Creek at 10 p.m. for a New Year’s Eve dinner, live music, stage entertainment, and Dubai Festival City shows. The boat later heads toward the Burj Khalifa area for the midnight fireworks. Dinner, soft drinks, tea, coffee, and entertainment are included. Alcohol is not.

“Hospitality was very good . From hotel pick up and drop must be included which made the trip horrible . For that viator is responsible .”

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3.New Year’s Eve Tour Special

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $195

You’ll board The Yellow Boats’ high-speed RIB at Dubai Marina at 10:15 pm for a two-hour New Year’s Eve cruise. Expect a maximum of 14 people, warm blankets, bottled water, light lifejackets, guide commentary, and views of fireworks above Atlantis, Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab, and Burj Khalifa.

“Iconic tour with beautiful view. Both the captain and guide are 100% professionals. I will recommend this experience to more friends and will love to join them each time . ❤🎉👏”

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4.33Ft Private Yacht Rental On New Year’s Eve 2025

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews

Spend about four and a half hours aboard a private 33-foot yacht for up to eight people, leaving Dubai Harbour at 9pm on New Year’s Eve. Cruise past Ain Dubai, Burj Al Arab, and Palm Jumeirah, with water, ice, and cutlery provided. Meals can be arranged for an extra charge.

“Had an amazing yacht trip at the marina, enjoying stunning views and a relaxing breeze. Big thanks to Rashed Chowdhury for being an incredible guide and making the experience unforgettable!”

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5.New Year’s Eve Fireworks show on a Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 10 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $190Best value

Join an English-speaking captain and crew for a 2.5-hour New Year’s Eve RIB cruise from Dubai Marina. You’ll pass Atlantis and Burj Al Arab, then anchor near the Burj Al Arab for fireworks views. Soft drinks, water, blankets, life jackets, and a sound system are provided. Bring snacks, warm clothes, and your passport.

“We appreciate the professionalism of the staff, especially in controlling the boat in waves, interest in clients and their satisfaction and safety. Thank you all again. Jana and Bohdan from Prague.”

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6.New Year Cruise with Burj Al-Arab Fireworks View

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $299

Board a Dubai dhow at 9 pm for about three hours of New Year’s Eve fireworks viewing near Burj Al Arab. You’ll get an international buffet, soft drinks, listed alcoholic beverages for those 21 and older, Tanura and belly dancing, a magic show, and a midnight cake. The cruise returns to its meeting point.

“great service by Mr Daniel highly appreciate his work and dedication 🙏 well spoke and explained all activities amazing experience in safari really enjoyed thanks 👍”

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7.New Year Eve Luxury Yacht Fireworks View & BBQ Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours · from $735

You’ll board a shared luxury yacht at Dubai Harbour for a three-hour New Year’s Eve cruise past Ain Dubai, JBR, Atlantis, Burj Al Arab, and Palm Jumeirah. Expect a BBQ buffet, soft drinks, unlimited water, DJ or live music, and open-deck fireworks views. Alcohol is available to buy onboard.

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8.Abu Dhabi: New Year’s Eve Yas Island Dhow Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $344

Spend three hours on a traditional Arabian dhow around Yas Island, with a festive buffet, unlimited soft drinks or house beverages, international music, and open-air views of Yas Marina. At midnight, enjoy sparkling wine, party props, and fireworks over the marina. Hotel transfers are included.

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9.New Year’s Eve Private or Shared Fireworks Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2 reviews · 4 hours · from $217

Welcome 2027 from a speedboat leaving Dubai Harbour. You’ll cruise past JBR, Ain Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis and Burj Al Arab while waiting for the fireworks. The English-speaking guide wears a red and white shirt. Shared and private options are available, with water and limited soft drinks included.

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10.New Year Celebration In Arabian Gulf in Creek with Midnight Cake

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · from $300

Board a traditional dhow near the British Embassy at 10:30 p.m. for a three-hour Dubai Creek cruise. You’ll have an international vegetarian and non-vegetarian buffet, live entertainment, soft drinks, tea, coffee, midnight cake, fruit champagne, and fireworks viewed from the boat. Hotel transfers are not included.

“This is not the first time, I am getting a good service from Mr Sadique. When the experience is repeated, would like to recommend him to others too. Thanks a lot for the wonderful service.”

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11.New Years Luxury Dubai Canal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · from $492

You’ll spend about three hours aboard a glass-enclosed Arabian dhow on Dubai Water Canal, with a 5-star international buffet, house drinks if selected, coffee, and a whirling-dervish show. The route passes Dubai Festival City, the Waterfall Bridge, Business Bay, Burj Khalifa, and more before midnight fireworks. Transfers are optional.

“The New Year Cruise was wonderful however we bought it with transfers. The transfers were cancelled by Viator but we were told the cruise couldn't be cancelled. We had a problem organising transport. If Viator sell a trip that includes transport they should honour the commitment”

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