Looking for the ultimate way to celebrate New Year’s Eve 2021 in Abu Dhabi? There are huge things happening in the capital, with concerts, fireworks, events and more to help you say hello to the New Year.

Slap on your party hat and get your noisemaker ready, we have the very best ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Abu Dhabi 2021.

Concerts

Atif Aslam live in concert at Etihad Arena

There’s a Bollywood star shooting into Abu Dhabi. Atif Aslam will perform for a live New Year’s Eve event with hits such as Dil Diyan Gallan, Tere Bin, Aadat, Daikhte Daikhte, Tajdare Haram, and many more. This will be Aslam’s first concert in Abu Dhabi. What better way to ring in the New Year than with some serious tunes?
Fri Dec 31, 6pm-11pm. Etihad Arena, Yas Island www.etihadarena.ae/en/event-booking/atif-aslam-live-in-concert

Balqees, Elissa and Hussain Al Jassmi live at Al Maryah Island

If you’re looking for a sweet spot to ring in the New Year in Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island is an easy choice. The island is hosting a blockbuster concert featuring three of the region’s most popular stars. The gig is taking place at the South plaza and stars Hussain Al Jassmi, Elissa and Balqees. The event will also include a breathtaking fireworks finale. This will be the fifth edition of Al Maryah Island’s annual New Year’s Eve concert. Check out the attractions across the island while you’re there.
From Dhs200. Fri Dec 31, 9pm-12pm. The South Plaza, Al Maryah Island abu-dhabi.platinumlist.net/event-tickets/82571/the-capital-celebrates-new-years-eve-with-hussain-al-jassmi-elissa-and-balqees?id_event_show=715145

Eida Al Menhali and Ali Saber live at the Sheikh Zayed Festival

Emirati artist Eida Al Menhali and Iraqi singer Ali Saber will be gracing the stage at the Sheikh Zayed festival this New Year’s Eve from 6pm to 11.30pm. Afterwards? Get ready for a massive fireworks display that will go on for 40 minutes and is attempting to set three Guinness World Records. The festival will also organise a giant drone show that will hover over the skies featuring 2022 drones.
Fri Dec 31, 6pm-11.30pm. Al Wathba South (800 555).

Fireworks

Wondering where to see the fireworks in Abu Dhabi for New Year’s Eve 2021? There are loads of places to watch the incredible displays.

Head to the Abu Dhabi Corniche, Al Maryah Island, Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium, Madinat Zayed, Yas Bay, the Sheikh Zayed Festival or Saadiyat Beach Club to feast your eyes on the dazzling displays.
Fri Dec 31. nye.visitabudhabi.ae.