Enjoy spectacular fireworks at Abu Dhabi Corniche on New Year's Eve

Eleven-time Grammy Award-winner Bruno Mars is set to light up Yas Island's du Arena with an electric New Year's Eve performance as part of Resolution by Night, organised by Flash Entertainment and presented by du Live alongside DCT - Abu Dhabi and Miral Asset Management.
This is only the second time that the multi-platinum singer-songwriter, known worldwide for his spectacular showmanship and retro style, will be performing live in the UAE, having held a concert in Dubai in 2013.
Arabic music fans will be delighted by performances from Egyptian superstar Tamer Hosny and Lebanese sensation Nancy Ajram this New Year's Eve.
The concerts will be part of a New Year's Eve festival organised by Mubadala on Al Maryah Island, an acclaimed annual feature in the capital since 2016.
DCT - Abu Dhabi has also announced the staging of a breathtaking midnight firework show on Abu Dhabi's Corniche. Using three pyrotechnics sky towers, the 10-minute display is sure to ring in the New Year with a thrill. The show is free of charge and open to all members of the public.
"This New Year's Eve, Abu Dhabi will be the ultimate destination for anyone wishing to celebrate and start 2020 with fun and excitement," said Ali Hassan Al Shaiba, Acting Executive Director of Tourism and Marketing at DCT - Abu Dhabi.
"The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi is committed to providing the UAE capital's residents and visitors with a diverse and inclusive array of events to make this special night unforgettable. Whether you're an international pop or Arabic music fan or looking for a family-friendly event to enjoy with your loved ones, we have activations suitable all audiences."
Those in Abu Dhabi over the course of the New Year holiday can enjoy a wide selection of family-friendly entertainment options. Resolution by Day will bring New Year joy to du Arena through a range of activities and performances.
DCT - Abu Dhabi introduced several notable events in 2019 to ensure a dynamic event calendar for residents and further promote tourism in the UAE capital. Earlier this year, the first edition of Abu Dhabi Showdown Week was established, with the UFC battle between undefeated champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dustin Poirier as its central showpiece. This was followed by Abu Dhabi Family Week, a world-class family entertainment platform that featured the first ever Middle East edition of the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards and the internationally acclaimed Baby Shark show.
The city also successfully hosted the inaugural Abu Dhabi Race Week, which concluded with the acclaimed 2019 Formula 1 season finale, the Etihad Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.