Expo 2020 Dubai will be celebrating New Years Eve for 13 hours
Expo 2020 Dubai will be celebrating the New Year in a 13-hour line up of international artists from the MENA region, Philippines, and India, to be elevated by the beats of international favorites Dimitri Vegas and Armin Van Buuren. The 13-hour party will be marked by a “ball drop” and a fireworks display at midnight, only to end at 4 am.
Dimitri Vegas and Armin Van Buuren will be handling the New Year decks right after starring in the Soundstorm festival in Riyadh, in front of more than 100,000 people. Their sets are expected to take place on the Jubilee stage, with Vegas on the decks from 11:30 pm, followed by Van Buuren from 1.30am.
When the clock strikes midnight, Al Wasl plaza will witness a “ball drop” and a fireworks display, but strict safety measures in place to ensure a safe and Covid-free evening.
Armin Van Buuren playing in the Soundstorm music festival in Riyadh
The bash will be accessible through the Expo 2020 Dubai day pass, and complemented by a lineup of 70 operating restaurants and 120 exclusive outlets, all of which will occupy the newly opened Festival Garden, a new space in Jubilee Park. The garden features communal seating, a main stage and food trucks, creating the perfect spot to enjoy music and entertainment with family. What’s more, Dubai Metro will also run continuously during New Year’s Eve, making commute much easier.
Robbie Williams will be performing in Atlantis, The Palm
As for the rest of the UAE, the country will witness several lively New Years celebrations and festive concerts, all abiding by strict regulations to prevent the widespread of Covid-19.
British singer and entertainer Robbie Williams is expected to star in the New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner in the Asateer tent in Atlantis the Palm, enchanting the audience with his top tracks up to midnight. Abu Dhabi’s Al Maryah Island will be embellished by the voices of regional stars including Lebanese singer Elissa, and Emirati artists Hussain Al Jassmi and Balqees at the promenade venue. As for Ras Al Khaimah, the spot is aiming to feature a Guinness World Record for the biggest fireworks show accompanied by a performance by Indian singer Guru Randhawa.
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