Month-End Crunch? 8 Free Things To Do For New Year’s Eve in Dubai

1. Witness Burj Khalifa Fireworks

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2. J1 Seaside Fun

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3. Watch Atlantis Fireworks from The Palm Jumeirah Boardwalk

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4. Explore Al Seef's Festive Charm

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5. Take a Desert Stargazing Trip

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6. Join the Crowd at Global Village

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7. Swim at Umm Suqeim Beach

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8. The Viewing Point

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