Dubai announces road closures around Burj Khalifa on NYE

Dubai has announced road closures in the Burj Khalifa area on New Year's Eve, advising those celebrating to arrive early. 

The following roads will be closed from 4:00 p.m. on December 31:

- Al Asayel Street

- Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard

- Burj Khalifa Street

- Financial Centre Street, Lower Deck

- Al Mustaqbal Street

The following streets will be closed from 8:00 p.m. on December 31:

- Al Sukook Street

- Financial Centre Street, Upper Deck

Sheikh Zayed Road will gradually close from 11:00 p.m. between the intersections of Al Meydan Street and the Trade Centre Roundabout.

Dubai’s water canal lifts and pedestrian bridges in Jumeirah al-Safa, and Business Bay areas will be closed.

The Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall metro station will close at 5:00 p.m. or if passenger numbers exceed its capacity beforehand. 

Authorities have advised individuals to use metro stations with available parking, including Jebel Ali, Etisalat by e&, Centrepoint, and Jumeirah Golf Estates. 

Alternative parking is available in Al-Wasl Club and the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs.

Authorities warned against parking on either side of Al-Khail Road or Sheikh Zayed Road.