Dubai Holding Entertainment is set to welcome the new year with outstanding events across its renowned venues, such as Dubai Parks™ and Resorts, The Green Planet Dubai, and Wild Wadi Waterpark. Each location will celebrate New Year’s Eve uniquely, featuring dazzling firework displays, immersive nature experiences, and family-friendly activities that embody the diversity and vibrancy of Dubai, ensuring everyone enjoys an exceptional start to 2026.
Dubai Parks™ and Resorts
Dubai Parks™ and Resorts promises an all-encompassing celebration on New Year’s Eve, filled with energetic activities for families and guests. The fun kicks off with the latest entertainment additions in the destination, including thrilling races in the speed zone and accuracy-testing experiences like archery and axe throwing. Guests can also enjoy mini-golf rounds that combine relaxation with entertainment. Kids will delight in an indoor adventure world, featuring slides, climbing walls, and challenges inspired by the spirit of adventure, creating a perfect space for them to expend energy safely. Meanwhile, puzzle enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the hidden room inspired by the Maya civilization or explore Perplex City to enjoy interactive optical illusions that blend visual amazement with ideal photo opportunities, all in a balanced mix of entertainment and discovery.
As night falls, Riverland™ will light up the last night of the year with a special New Year’s fireworks display, designed for the entire family, on December 31 at 9:30 PM. The atmosphere, adorned with glittering decorations and vibrant live performances, will be complemented by seasonal entertainment programs that add a unique festive character to the venue. Guests can partake in a variety of beloved activities, including a desert snow experience, Nutcracker performances, and a visit to Santa Claus’s house for a special meet-and-greet, allowing children to take photos and share their messages and wishes for the new year. Before the evening concludes, guests will head to the Wishing Trees to share their aspirations and hopes as they welcome the new year. The celebrations will reach their peak with the Magic Parade, an extravagant display filled with color and movement, featuring dancers, acrobats, and illuminated costumes, wrapping up the night in unforgettable festive spirit.
You can book your tickets via this link: https://www.dubaiparksandresorts.com/en/riverland
Ticket prices start from 25 AED (for Riverland™ tickets).
For those seeking a truly unique celebration, T-Rex Glamping offers families a chance to extend the joy within the world’s only luxury dinosaur-themed resort. From December 30 to January 1, this destination presents a special New Year’s Eve stay program, including a festive dinner and live entertainment, culminating in a stunning fireworks display that bids farewell to the year and welcomes 2026 in exceptional style. Guests can choose from uniquely themed Jurassic Signature tents or luxury tents equipped with private pools, with prices starting at 1,061 AED for accommodations. During their stay, guests will enjoy themed meals, cozy evenings around a fire pit, and holiday movie screenings under the stars, along with a range of activities designed for kids, from fossil digs to swimming in dinosaur footprint pools. The new year begins with a special addition, as every stay includes complimentary access to Dubai Parks™ and Resorts, allowing families to embark on ongoing adventures and create unforgettable memories in 2026.
You can book your tickets via this link: https://www.dubaiparksandresorts.com/en/t-rex_glamping
Ticket prices start from 1,632 AED.
The Green Planet Dubai
The Green Planet Dubai rings in the New Year with a warm celebration inspired by nature inside the region’s only indoor rainforest, where tranquility meets the magic of New Year’s Eve. On December 31, guests will enjoy a special camping experience along with an extraordinary nighttime tour that allows them to explore the forest at a different time, paired with breathtaking views of nearby fireworks at midnight. The evening culminates with a festive dinner at the JNGL restaurant, accompanied by live entertainment, offering guests a holistic experience that combines nature with the joy of celebration, starting the new year with a calm and unique spirit.
You can book your tickets via this link: https://www.thegreenplanetdubai.com/en
Ticket prices start from 139 AED.
The New Year’s Eve celebrations offered by Dubai Holding Entertainment blend stunning firework displays with immersive nature experiences, presenting a distinctive mix of entertainment and family activities across the city, guaranteeing an exceptional welcome for 2026.