Chinese New Year Fireworks in Dubai: 4 of The Best Views
Dust off your best red outfit on, and enjoy these fireworks and drone shows across the city
Planning on celebrating Chinese New Year Fireworks in Dubai? Here are the best spots around town to take in the light show here.
On Saturday, February 10th, the festivities for the end of the Lunar New Year kick off with numerous celebrations, complete with vibrant fireworks displays, happening throughout Dubai. Whether or not you have plans to celebrate this auspicious holiday, Harper’s Bazaar Arabia has compiled a list of all the locations throughout town where you can watch the Chinese New Year Fireworks in Dubai this weekend.
Chinese New Year Fireworks in Dubai: Where To Watch Them This Weekend
Dubai Festival City Mall
On Sunday, there will be a fireworks show at 9pm to welcome in Lunar New Year. As part of the festivities, there is also a promotion of 10 percent cashback when spending Dhs300 or more at shops at the mall.
For more information visit: dubaifestivalcitymall.com
Dubai Parks and Resort
Starting 9pm, on Saturday, Riverland will have a fireworks display as well. Laser shows, at 7:30pm, 8:30pm and 9:30pm, are also set to light up the skies.
For more information visit dubaiparksandresorts.com
Burj Al Arab
The world’s “only seven-star hotel”, on Saturday, is set to have a spectacular drone show to mark the occasion. At 7:30pm, bout 1,600 to 1,800 drones will illuminate the sky, creating a 300-metre-long Chinese dragon around Burj Al Arab’s iconic facade.
Global Village
The theme park is gearing up to take part in the festivities. On Friday and Saturday at 9pm, the family friendly destination will host a fireworks display.
When does Chinese New Year Take Place in Dubai?
In 2024, Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, will commence on Thursday, January 25th, marking the beginning of the Chinese lunar calendar’s new year. This significant traditional holiday in Chinese culture typically lasts for 15 days, with celebrations concluding on the 15th day with the Lantern Festival. The festivities will come to an end on Thursday, February 8th, 2024, although celebrations will carry on throughout the weekend.
The year 2024 is designated as the Year of the Dragon, specifically the Wood Dragon, according to the Chinese zodiac cycle. Individuals born in the Year of the Dragon are believed to possess traits such as ambition, passion, and confidence.
How do people celebrate Chinese New Year?
Preparations for Chinese New Year begin well in advance, with families engaging in thorough house cleaning to sweep away any lingering bad luck and make room for the arrival of good fortune. Homes are adorned with vibrant red decorations and intricate paper-cuttings, as red symbolizes luck and happiness in Chinese culture.
The festival’s highlight is the reunion dinner held on New Year’s Eve, where family members come together to partake in a sumptuous feast. Traditional dishes served during this auspicious meal include fish, dumplings, spring rolls, and various other symbolic foods.
As midnight approaches, fireworks and firecrackers illuminate the sky, symbolizing the dispelling of evil spirits and the ushering in of good luck for the new year. Red envelopes containing money, known as “hongbao,” are exchanged as gifts among family and friends to bestow blessings of prosperity and good fortune.
Throughout the festival, communities abound with vibrant dragon and lion dances, parades, and cultural performances, creating an atmosphere of joy and camaraderie. Chinese New Year is a time for cherished family reunions, jubilant celebrations, and hopeful anticipation for the year ahead.
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