Sharjah to ring in 2026 with fireworks at three locations

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) in collaboration with Sharjah Commerce & Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) has announced a comprehensive New Year’s Eve 2026 programme, headlined by three fireworks’ displays spanning 10 minutes each, across three key destinations: Al Majaz Waterfront, Al Heera Beach, and Khorfakkan Beach, with Sharjah bringing communities and visitors together for an unforgettable countdown.

This year’s celebrations extend across six diverse destinations that bring together waterfronts, natural islands and the open desert, also including Al Noor Island, Sharjah Boats experience, Al Montazah Parks, and Mleiha National Park, offering a unified festive experience that reflects Sharjah’s diversity and character, and invites families and visitors to welcome the New Year across a range of distinctive settings.

New Year’s Eve celebrations will take place on Wednesday evening, Dec.31, 2025, at 08:00pm, and will culminate with fireworks lighting up Sharjah’s skies as part of free, open-to-the-public festivities.

At Al Majaz Waterfront, overlooking Khalid Lagoon, visitors can enjoy a festive atmosphere that combines spectacular fireworks with a fountain show and live entertainment, alongside a diverse dining scene offered by more than 20 local and international restaurants and cafés within a single destination.

Al Heera Beach, stretching 3.5 kilometres along the coastline, will host a family-oriented waterfront celebration where fireworks’ displays are complemented by live entertainment, open-air festivities, and access to 18 restaurants and cafés that offer premium dining experiences along the beach, catering to a wide range of tastes.

In the Eastern Region, Khorfakkan Beach, extending over 3.5 kilometres where the mountains meet the sea, will mark the New Year with fireworks’ displays accompanied by a variety of entertainment activities, alongside dining options across 22 seafront restaurants and cafés, offering visitors a setting that combines natural beauty with festive celebrations. The drive to Khorfakkan is one of the most scenic in the UAE, offering a stunning journey through mountain tunnels and landscapes.

Al Noor Island will host a beachside dinner experience offering views of the fireworks at Al Majaz Waterfront, alongside a stargazing experience of Sharjah’s Sky.

The experience is priced at Dhs340 for adults (aged 13 and above) and Dhs150 for children (aged 3–12), with 30 tables available for a total capacity of 120 guests.

The Sharjah Boats experience offers guests the opportunity to watch the fireworks’ displays from the heart of Khalid Lagoon, through a private boat cruise departing from Al Majaz Waterfront at 11:30 pm and lasting 45 minutes. Accommodating up to 10 people per boat, with 12 boats available, the experience is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Extending the diversity of the programme, Mleiha National Park will host the “New Year’s under the Stars” experience from the evening of Dec.31 through to the morning of Jan.1, 2026, offering a fully immersive desert celebration that combines overnight camping, entertainment and cultural activities.

The experience is priced at Dhs550 for adults (aged 11 and above) and Dhs390 for children (aged 5–10), with free entry for children under the age of five.

It includes overnight camping in basic tents accommodating two adults per tent, sleeping bags and air mattresses, with shared facilities a special New Year’s Eve dinner and breakfast, as well as a programme of activities including camel rides, archery, interactive fossil stations, Tanoura and fire performances, live oud music, and a one-hour stargazing experience, creating a celebration that brings together nature, culture and discovery. Advanced online booking is required as spaces are limited.

These celebrations reflect Shurooq’s vision of delivering a well-rounded New Year’s Eve programme across Sharjah’s diverse destinations that balances open, family-friendly festivities with unique experiences, reinforcing Sharjah’s position as a family-friendly, vibrant and experience-rich destination during the festive season.

Shurooq encourages the public to plan ahead and secure bookings early for limited-capacity experiences, and to follow its official platforms for the latest updates and full event details.