The 12 UAE Christmas Tours That Earn Their Price

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews Our pick

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

“Xline zipwire wow!!! Truly the best amazing experience. Having never done one I chose this!! 170 ft up!! 43 floors!!! The staff where caring. Helpful. Organised. Put you at ease!!”

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2.Dubai: New Year’s Eve Marina Dhow Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 16 reviews · from $429

Spend three hours aboard a decorated Arabian dhow cruising Dubai Marina on New Year’s Eve. You’ll see the Marina skyline, Palm Jumeirah, and Burj Al Arab, eat an Arabic and international buffet, enjoy unlimited soft drinks or house beverages for guests aged 21 and over, and watch midnight fireworks from the open-air top deck. Hotel pickup and return are included.

“The driver never showed up and we couldn't go on the cruise. Terrible service, don't book under any circumstances.”

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

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

You’ll board a traditional dhow at Deira Creek for a roughly 3.5-hour New Year’s Eve cruise with welcome drinks, a continental buffet, live music, stage shows, and soft drinks. The boat heads toward Dubai Festival City before positioning near the Burj Khalifa fireworks. Expect celebration, crowds, and a view that depends on your seat and security restrictions.

“Service was great! food very tasty. I would change this to a 2 hours cruise. 4.5 hours was to long and tiring. I expected more fireworks around Barj Khalifa. Overall good experience.”

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4.New Year’s Eve Tour Special

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

Ring in the New Year from a high-speed RIB leaving Dubai Marina at 10:15 pm. You’ll cruise past Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, and Burj Al Arab while a personal guide explains the sights. Blankets, water, lifejackets, and photo stops are included. The boat carries no more than 14 people.

“It was fun , well organized, fast 😂😂❤️ friendly staff but maybe next time ill get a yacht trip”

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5.33Ft Private Yacht Rental On New Year’s Eve 2025

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews

Spend 4.5 hours aboard a private 33-foot yacht for up to eight people, starting at Dubai Harbour at 9 pm. Cruise past Dubai Marina, Ain Dubai, Burj Al Arab, and Palm Jumeirah, with water, ice, and cutlery provided. Meals can be arranged for an extra charge. Guides and staff named in past feedback include Rashed Chowdhury, Ayub, Talha, Hassan, and Fariha.

“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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6.Dubai – 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 sail-shaped hotel for fireworks, with views toward Atlantis and the distant Burj Khalifa. Soft drinks, water, blankets, and life jackets are provided.

“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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7.New Year Cruise with Burj Al-Arab Fireworks View

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $299

Spend New Year’s Eve aboard a Dubai dhow cruise with a Burj Al Arab fireworks view, international buffet, soft drinks, and Tanura, belly dance, and magic shows. The cruise begins at 9 p.m., lasts about three hours, and returns to its meeting point. Alcohol is available to guests aged 21 and over.

“What a fantastic way to spend the new year,,,amazing cruise, nice food and great view of the fireworks. An evening to cherish and remember always. Thank you Iris, the tour operator from Premier Inn who made this fantastic suggestion. Really happy that I did this. Thank you Iris”

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8.Dubai: New Year Eve Luxury Yacht Fireworks View & BBQ Cruise

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

Spend three hours on a shared luxury yacht with 360 Adventures Tourism LLC on New Year’s Eve 2026. You’ll cruise past Ain Dubai, Atlantis, Burj Al Arab, and Palm Jumeirah, with BBQ dinner, soft drinks, music, sunbeds, and fireworks from the water. Alcohol is available to buy, and the English-speaking crew meets you at Dubai Harbour Yacht Club.

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9.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, Etihad Arena, Yas Circuit, and nearby waterfront communities. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, with fireworks at midnight.

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10.Dubai: New Year’s Eve Private or Shared Fireworks Boat Tour

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

Join an English-speaking guide for a four-hour New Year’s Eve speedboat trip from Dubai Harbour. See JBR, Ain Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab, Atlantis The Royal, and Atlantis Dubai, then watch the fireworks from the water. Choose a shared small group or private boat, with water and limited soft drinks included.

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · from $300

Start at 10:30 pm near the British Embassy and London Dairy for a three-hour dhow cruise on Dubai Creek. Enjoy a vegetarian and non-vegetarian international buffet, live entertainment, unlimited soft drinks, tea and coffee, fruit champagne, midnight cake, and fireworks from the open deck or air-conditioned lower deck.

“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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12.New Years Luxury Dubai Canal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · from $492

Spend about three hours aboard a glass-enclosed Arabian dhow on Dubai Water Canal. You’ll eat from an international gala buffet, watch a whirling-dervish show, pass Dubai’s major sights, and ring in the year with views of Burj Khalifa and Festival City fireworks. Transfers and house beverages depend on the package you book.

“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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