The New Year holidays are the perfect time to spend the whole day outdoors with your family. With extended hours on both December 31, 2025, and January 1, 2026, you’ll have plenty of time to celebrate and enjoy everything Dubai’s parks and recreational areas have to offer.
Here’s a breakdown of the timings for some of Dubai’s most popular parks and attractions:
- Al Safa Park and Zabeel Park: 8 AM to 1 AM. Dubai Frame will be open from 8 AM to 9 PM
- Creek Park, Mushrif National Park, and Quranic Park: 8 AM to 12 AM. Cave of Miracles and Glasshouse in Quranic Park will be open from 9 AM to 8:30 PM
- Al Mamzar Park: 6 AM to 12 AM
- Children’s City: 9 AM to 8 PM
You can even start the New Year with your family at Zabeel Park, where Dubai Frame will host fireworks and drone display to welcome 2026.
For those who want to stay out a little longer, the following parks will remain open from 8 AM to 1 AM:
- Al Quoz First Park
- Leem Lake
- Al Ghadeer Lake
- Al Barsha Pond Park
- Umm Suqeim Park
- Al Khazan Park
- Al Satwa Park
With these extended hours on both December 31 and January 1, you have the perfect opportunity to enjoy the outdoors with friends of family or catch a breathtaking view of the city’s skyline.
Heading out for the celebrations or fireworks during the big night? Make sure you check out quick guide on getting around Dubai during NYE 2026, including metro timings and road closures, so you don’t miss a minute of the fun.
Stay tuned for more updates and tips for celebrating New Year 2026 in Dubai!
