Ras Al Khaimah is doing an 11-hour NYE celebration
Go big or go home: Ras Al Khaimah is going all out for this years NYE festivities
Let’s be real, no one does New Year celebrations like the UAE. Record breaking performances, hours long celebrations; this is pretty much the norm for the country. And the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah is no exception to this rule. Coming back for its eighth consecutive edition, RAK is doing an 11 hour marathon of NYE celebrations with free fireworks, drone shows and much much more. And we can’t think of a better way to ring in the new year.
Here’s everything you can expect out of Ras Al Khaimah’s epic 11 hour NYE bash.
Consider your plans for New Years Eve sorted because Ras Al Khaimah has got your December 31 itinerary all taken care of . Taking place on Jais Festival Ground, the emirate is gearing up to welcome 2027 in a fabulous display of fireworks, live entertainment, food trucks, games, family zones and synchronised drone shows for 11 hours straight. From 4pm on December 31 to 3am on January 1, it’s non stop entertainment that you wouldn’t want to miss.
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Here’s an hour by hour break down of the festivities
- Doors to the free designated parking open at 10am
- Free shuttle bus services start from Exit 122 to Jais Festival start from 4pm
- Festivities kick off at 5pm with non-stop live entertainment from five live DJs
- All roads leading up to the Exit 122 and Jais Festival close at 7pm
- Music will briefly pause at 7.30pm, 8.30pm and 9.30pm to make way for some exciting live parades featuring talented acrobats, jugglers, LED characters, and traditional Arabic dance performances
- 11pm is when the vibe shift to an all time high, leading up to the countdown
- 11.50pm to 12.05am is when the skies light up in a dazzling display of choreographed production of fireworks and drone shows.
- 12.05 to 3am is when the afterparty kicks off
- 3am final shuttle busses from Jais Festival departs
In short you’re in for a long night of entertainment, games, fun and food. And, the best part is that it’s completely free to visit. All you have to do is simply register online and show up to the biggest night of the year with your QR code.
How can I register to join in on Ras Al Khaimah’s NYE festivities?
Registering is as easy as it gets. All you need to do is head over to the official RAK NYE website and fill in all of your details. Registrations open on November 15, so be sure to keep an eye on the website and their socials channels for the latest updates.
When: December 31 from 4pm onwards
Where: Jais Festival, Ras Al Khaimah
Contact: @raknyeofficial
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