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New Year’s Eve is the biggest night of the year in Dubai, and the best tickets go early. From a Katy Perry gala on the Palm to open-air house music by the sea, these are the 31 December 2026 parties worth booking now.
Katy Perry at Atlantis, The Palm
The headline night of the year: Katy Perry performs with a 30-piece live band at an open-air gala dinner, with Champagne and midnight fireworks over the Palm. Starts at 7 PM, tickets from AED 6,500. Read our Katy Perry guide or go straight to the tickets.
PAWSA at Pacha ICONS, Playa Pacha JBR
PAWSA brings stripped-back, dancefloor-focused house to an open-air New Year’s Eve on Playa Pacha at FIVE LUXE JBR, with views across Ain Dubai and the Arabian Gulf. Starts at 9 PM, tickets from AED 300. See PAWSA tickets.
Bedouin at Be Beach Dubai
Bedouin close out 2026 under the open sky at Be Beach Dubai in Dubai Harbour, with hypnotic deep house, melodic grooves and support from Alex Twin. Starts at 9:30 PM, tickets from AED 250. The dress code is beach chic (no flip-flops), and the event is 21+. See Bedouin tickets.
At a glance
Katy Perry, Atlantis, The Palm: gala dinner and live show, from 7 PM, from AED 6,500.
PAWSA, Pacha ICONS (Playa Pacha, JBR): open-air house party, from 9 PM, from AED 300.
Bedouin, Be Beach Dubai (Dubai Harbour): deep house on the beach, from 9:30 PM, from AED 250.
Which party is right for you?
Want a seated, dressed-up celebration with fireworks? Choose Katy Perry at Atlantis. Want to dance under the open sky by the sea? PAWSA at Pacha ICONS and Bedouin at Be Beach both bring world-class house music to the beach.
Tips for New Year’s Eve in Dubai
Book early: the most popular New Year’s Eve tickets sell fast in December.
Plan your transport: traffic is heavy and some roads close around the fireworks, so arrange a transfer and arrive early.
Check the dress code: beach venues still expect beach chic, and clubs ask for smart outfits. See our dress code guide.
Bring your ID: most New Year’s Eve parties are 21+.
Browse every concert, festival and New Year’s Eve party in Dubai on The Night Circle.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best New Year’s Eve 2026 parties in Dubai?
Big ticketed nights include Katy Perry’s gala dinner at Atlantis, The Palm, PAWSA at Pacha ICONS on Playa Pacha, JBR, and Bedouin at Be Beach Dubai.
How much are New Year’s Eve tickets in Dubai?
Prices vary: Bedouin at Be Beach starts from AED 250, PAWSA at Pacha ICONS from AED 300 and Katy Perry at Atlantis from AED 6,500.
When should I book New Year’s Eve tickets in Dubai?
As early as possible. The most popular New Year’s Eve tickets often sell out in December.
Are New Year’s Eve parties in Dubai 21+?
Most are. Bedouin at Be Beach, for example, is 21+, so bring a valid ID.
