The Events Security Committee in Dubai announced today its comprehensive safety and security plan for the 2025 New Year’s Eve celebrations, highlighting public transport operation hours and key road closures.
Building on the success of last year’s plan, the emirate will once again be divided into four operational sectors: North, Central, West and Maritime to streamline safety measures and enhance public services in collaboration with strategic partners. The committee has also arranged dedicated viewing areas for workers.
36 locations to feature fireworks
The Dubai 2025 New Year’s Eve celebrations will feature fireworks displays at 36 locations across Dubai. Key sites include Burj Khalifa, Global Village, Bab Al Shams Desert Resort, Atlantis The Royal, Al Marmoom Oasis, Expo City, Dubai Frame and Dubai Design District, among others.
To ensure the safety of residents, the Dubai Police will deploy 8,530 officers and 1,145 patrols, supported by 33 marine rescue boats, Civil Defence vehicles and ambulances as part of the 2025 New Year’s Eve security plan. Six mobile operations rooms will monitor activities across the emirate.
Residents will find several tents in Downtown Dubai, offering lost and found services, first aid, logistical support, assistance for lost children and guidance for visitors.
Number to call in case of an emergency
Major General Khalil Ibrahim Al Mansouri urges the public to cooperate with Dubai Police, follow traffic instructions, and avoid congested areas.
Emergency and non-emergency reports can be made via the toll-free numbers 999 and 901, respectively.
Road closures
According to the RTA’s traffic and transport plan, the following roads will be closed as part of Dubai’s 2025 New Year’s Eve security plan:
- Al Asayel Street from Oud Metha Road to Burj Khalifa: from 4:00 PM.
- Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, Burj Khalifa Street, and Al Mustaqbal Street: from 4:00 PM, depending on parking availability.
- Lower Financial Center Street: from 4:00 PM.
- Upper Financial Center Street and Al Sukook Street: from 8:00 PM.
It is important to note that guests with bookings in these areas must arrive before the roads close.
Public transport operation hours
The Dubai Metro‘s Red and Green lines will operate continuously for 43 hours from 5:00 AM on December 31, 2024, until midnight on January 1, 2025.
Dubai also allocated 260 buses to transport guests to key locations, 20 of which are double-deckers and 240 are standard. The city will also increase parking availability with 900 additional spaces in key areas. Al Wasl Club will have 500 additional spaces and Al Jaffiliya will have 400, with shuttle buses running from 3:00 PM.
In line with its 2025 New Year’s Eve security plan, Dubai will also monitor traffic lights near major in real-time and pedestrian routes to buses and metro stations will be clearly marked. Smart screens will also alert drivers about road closures and alternative routes.
Dubai Municipality security measures
Adel Al Marzouqi, executive director of Dubai Municipality confirmed Dubai Municipality’s preparedness, with the deployment of 2,776 staff, including 242 supervisors and 2,534 sanitation workers, supported by 246 vehicles. The 2025 New Year’s Eve security plan will focus on public health, food safety and the cleanliness of public spaces across Dubai.
He noted that the municipality will conduct inspections at malls, hotels, restaurants and public event sites. Special teams will secure public parks, recreational areas, and beaches, with lifeguards on duty, particularly at night. In addition, round-the-clock operations will ensure cleanliness at event sites.
Dubai Civil Defence to deploy 1,097 firefighters
Major General Ali Hassan Al Mutawa, assistant director-general for fire and fescue, Dubai Civil Defence, also announced the deployment of 1,097 firefighters and 123 advanced vehicles across five sectors. Inspections of 257 critical facilities have ensured compliance with safety standards. Dubai Civil Defence will also send 500,000 safety messages to attendees via SMS and has urged the public to comply with safety guidelines.
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Ambulance services
For his part, Mishal Abdul Karim Julfar, CEO of Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services, detailed Dubai Ambulance’s exceptional readiness, including 224 emergency points and 593 paramedics. The strategic deployment covers key areas like Dubai Mall, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard and Hatta.
Dubai Ambulance will also deploy five marine rescue boats, seven ambulances at Dubai Mall, and 19 ambulances and 38 paramedics near Burj Khalifa.
