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With fireworks across the city and celebrations in different parts of Dubai, controlling the traffic is one of the most important aspects for a smooth system.
As per an announcement by Dubai’s Events Security Committee (ESC) on Wednesday, a comprehensive plan to secure the New Year’s Eve festivities across Dubai has been made involving a total of 11,972 personnel including 5,574 police officers, 1,525 patrols, civil defence and ambulance vehicles for utmost safety and smooth management of the New Year’s Eve 2024.
The comprehensive traffic management plan for 2024 New Year’s Eve celebrations in Dubai. #MyDubaiNewYear2024 pic.twitter.com/2TnscjyPLk
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) December 27, 2023
So, if you’re looking to head to your New Year’s Eve celebrations, these are the main road closures to avoid.
Al Asayel Street: closed from 4pm
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard: closed at 4pm
Burj Khalifa: closed at 4pm
Lower deck Financial Center Street: closed at 4pm
Sukuk (DIFC) Street: Road will be closed from 8pm
Upper Financial Center Street: Road will be closed starting at 9pm
Sheikh Zayed Road: Closed at 9pm
For those opting for public transport, these are the main factors to consider.
Burj Khalifa Dubai Metro station will close at 5pm. Dubai Tram will operate from 9am until January 2, for 40 continuous hours, and the Dubai Metro will operate from 8am until January 1, 2024 at midnight.
