When the last sun set on 2015 in UAE

As the world counted down the last few hours to the arrival of a brand new year, Khaleej Times photographers get you all the action from malls, beaches to roads and metro. From early afternoon people were seen racing to ensconce themselves in the best possible spots to witness the spectacular fireworks.

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The fire, fanned by strong winds, quickly spread to the upper floors of the hotel. — Photos by Rahul Gajjar
Fireworks at Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi- Photo By Nezar Balout
Fireworks at The Beach, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai on Thursday, 31 December 2015. Photo by Leslie Pableo
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Fireworks at Burj Al Arab. Photo by Shihab
Fireworks at Burj Al Arab. Photo by Shihab
Fireworks displayed at Al Majaz water front to celebrate the New Year in Sharjah on Thursday night – Photo by M.Sajjad
Fireworks displayed at Al Majaz water front to celebrate the New Year in Sharjah on Thursday night – Photo by M.Sajjad
Thousands flocked the Dubai Mall Metro Station to reach the Downtown area to catch a glimpse of New Year’s spectacular fireworks at the Burj Khalifa. — Photo by Dhes Handumon
Fireworks in display at Global Village in Dubai on New Years Day Photo by Neeraj Murali
AT THE STROKE OF MIDNIGHT ... Fireworks light up the Abu Dhabi skyline ushering in 2016 on Al Maryah Island. — Photo By Ryan Lim
GIRLS JUST WANA HAVE FUN ... Celebrating New Year at the India Club. — Photo by Mohammed Mustafa Khan
A large number of people watching Mammootty in action at the Global Village in Dubai on Thursday. — Photo by Neeraj Murali
Fireworks at Burj Khalifa in Dubai on Thursday, December 31, 2015. Photo by Dhes Handumon

Published: Fri 1 Jan 2016, 9:09 AM

Last updated: Fri 1 Jan 2016, 11:50 AM

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