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Khaleej Times journalists reported and recorded New Year 2017 celebrations from Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab and Dubai Water Canal, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.

Sunday, 01.25 am

Traffic at a standstill near Dubai Canal. Video by Gaurav Achipalya#MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/UDuvuMyJn0
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

Huge crowd pours out of the Dubai Mall after the fireworks. By Nilanjana Gupta. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5WAQ3 pic.twitter.com/lBPMCj7jjO
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

New Year 2017 fireworks at Burj Khalifa in Dubai. By Sunita Menon.#MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/MSSGk2EHnJ
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

Fireworks at Burj Khalifa in Dubai. By Nilanjana Gupta.#MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/iSHtAfxDh9
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

Fireworks at Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi. By Ryan Lim.#NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/iazqDtAytu
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

Fireworks at Al Majaz Waterfront in Sharjah.
Photo: M. Sajjad/Khaleej Times pic.twitter.com/1lEDbAzGLT
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

Watch: New Year 2017 fireworks at Burj Al Arab in Dubai.
Video: Rahul Gajjar#MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live stream: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/i94SQKNkMA
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

Watch: New Year 2017 fireworks at Al Majaz Waterfront in Sharjah.
Video: M Sajjad#NYE2017
Live stream video: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/ng2jCgh0DC
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

Just a few more minutes to go, all eyes on Burj Khalifa. By Nilanjana Gupta. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live stream: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/zq0M2g7ovA
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

Fountains at Al Majaz Waterfront in Sharjah. By M. Sajjad. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live stream video: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/MJQ002190r
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

Crowd at Al Majaz Waterfront in Sharjah for fireworks. By M. Sajjad. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live stream video: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/ddofNnwBGl
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

A view of the Dubai Water Canal from the bridge. By Leslie Pableo. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live stream video: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/oOaWTeurYR
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

Waiting for Burj Al Arab fireworks at Jumeirah beach. By Rahul Gajjar. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live stream video: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/snPHRZN3SR
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

At Burj Plaza. This area, opposite Burj Khalifa, is only for families. By Angel Tesorero. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/s1XNkETbNo
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

The crowd near Burj Al Arab. By Keith Perena. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live stream video: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/m1j71ddgZd
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

Hundreds throng tables facing the Burj Khalifa to get the best view of the fireworks. By Nilanjana Gupta. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017 pic.twitter.com/nW1AC4n804
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

Tables facing the Burj Khalifa are fully packed. By Nilanjana Gupta. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live stream video: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/SkqcOHYHUg
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

Heavy traffic everywhere in and around Downtown Dubai. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live stream video: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/tPuiru0Xq9
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

Pedestrians on the main road near the Dubai Water Canal. By Gaurav Achipalya. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live stream: https://t.co/lPq0p5WAQ3 pic.twitter.com/VKqv3PDpJb
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

Traffic at a complete standstill near the Burj Al Arab. By Keith Perena. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live stream video: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/6uFX97qAp2
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

A Palestinian artiste performs at Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi. By Ryan Lim. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live stream: https://t.co/lPq0p5WAQ3 pic.twitter.com/acqrsVAz3Q
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

A brightly lit up stall near the Burj Al Arab. By Rahul Gajjar. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live stream video: https://t.co/lPq0p5WAQ3 pic.twitter.com/7BPZSImLVy
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

Crowd waits eagerly for fireworks at Dubai Water Canal. By Leslie Pableo. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live video: https://t.co/lPq0p5WAQ3 pic.twitter.com/dN1dmw40Ks
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

Fireworks at an unknown location near Burj Al Arab. By Rahul Gajjar. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live video: https://t.co/lPq0p5WAQ3 pic.twitter.com/FF6HZCmIXv
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

Emergency vehicles line up near Burj Khalifa in Dubai. By Nilanjana Gupta. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live video: https://t.co/lPq0p5WAQ3 pic.twitter.com/DUL8k4BDYD
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

People camp next to Burj Al Arab for the fireworks. By Keith Perena. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live video: https://t.co/lPq0p5WAQ3 pic.twitter.com/70z1ddqUte
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

Patiently waiting for New Year fireworks to begin. By Sunita Menon. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live video: https://t.co/lPq0p5WAQ3 pic.twitter.com/ZgeFYkxaS8
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

Parking woes get worse near Burj Al Arab. By Keith Perena. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live video: https://t.co/lPq0p5WAQ3 pic.twitter.com/euVNJIY9X6
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

Crowd waits for celebrations to begin at Dubai Water Canal. By Gaurav Achipalya. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/7fWuXtwl7k
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

The Dubai Water Canal is all lit up for New Year fireworks. By Gaurav Achipalya. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/vCb3DftC0I
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

People at Al Majaz Waterfront in Sharjah for New Year fireworks. By M. Sajjad. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/G6pdXeBIsk
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

5 hours to go before New Year fireworks at Burj Al Arab. By Shihab. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/pkEys1gjpd
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

Tables around Burj Khalifa are all set with New Year hats. By Nilanjana Gupta. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/UdBoYzSAVO
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

The last sunset at Burj Al Arab. By Rahul Gajjar and Keith Perena. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/0vbbkznldp
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

The last sunset of 2016. By M Sajjad. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/EOXiQwIVuI
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

Last-minute instructions at restaurants near Dubai Mall fountain.By Sunita Menon. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/5yexRK1pKV
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

Civil defence, @DubaiPoliceHQ on standby at Burj Khalifa for the fireworks. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/uB9Qnn1y3M
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

Timelapse of main entrance to fireworks area in Dubai Mall. By Nilanjana Gupta#MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/SvMhRlMpdx
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

People set up tents near Burj Al Arab for New Year fireworks. By Keith Perena #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/gW6BZdfEj2
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

Traffic jam at Umm Suqeim near Burj Al Arab for fireworks. By Rahul Gajjar. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/ZLz6IpruCt
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

People at Umm Suqeim Beach near Burj Al Arab for fireworks. By Rahul Gajjar. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/uf7zglx34l
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

Crowd gathers at Dubai Water Canal for New Year fireworks. By Gaurav Achipalya. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/WTMYAj06t8
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

People set up tents at Jumeirah beach ahead of Dubai fireworks. By Keith Perena. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/8hdFWz7jh4
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

Huge crowd at Dubai Mall Metro station, and it's getting bigger.By Dhes Handumon.#MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/9Ql462BAN0
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

Crowd pours in at Dubai Mall metro station for the fireworks. By Dhes Handumon. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/P6vRBC2M7o
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

A tent for first aid/lost and found near Burj Khalifa. By Nilanjana Gupta. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/Fu7ref19U8
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

Early campers set up tents ahead of the Burj Al Arab fireworks. By Keith Perena. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/cx864R4vTR
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

Media persons set up their equipment near Burj Khalifa. By Nilanjana Gupta. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/L3WHXxpV5N
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

Timelapse video of people inside the Dubai Mall, at 4 pm. By Dhes Handumon. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/sXhr2hvVu0
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

Crowd exits Dubai Mall to go to the fireworks area. By Dhes Handumon. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/PEyCfyQLBN
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

The crowd at Jumeirah beach in Dubai to watch New Year fireworks. By Shihab. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/3fRpPuJedy
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

Still 8 hours to go for fireworks, and Dubai Mall is already packed. By Sunita Menon. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/TcrXbb9Cpq
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

A large crowd waits at the entrance of At The Top, Burj Khalifa. By Nilanjana Gupta. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5WAQ3 pic.twitter.com/zwrI1zoGQu
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

The crowd at Burj Park adjacent to Burj Khalifa. By Dhes Handumon. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/SfmiWlgBbC
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

Tickets for At The Top almost sold out even as large crowd waits. By Sunita Menon. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/SygnisQ603
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

For all drivers, please don't use Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard from 6 or 8 pm today Dec 31st 2016, as it will be closed. #MyDubaiNewYear pic.twitter.com/r2slY8SApY
- RTA (@RTA_Dubai) December 31, 2016

Crowd waits in anticipation for fireworks near Burj Khalifa. By Nilanjana Gupta.#MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/psJWu1oATt
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

Snacks being served at a beachfront cafe near Burj Al Arab. By Keith Perena. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/K53EYr2NMi
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

Crowd pours in to grab their spot for fireworks at Dubai Mall. By Sunita Menon. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/OWiZ3rAIdn
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

Families camp at Burj Park just in front of Burj Khalifa. Dhes Handumon. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/YfjQzJO9Z2
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

Huge crowd left stranded as Dubai Mall Metro link is closed. By Nilanjana Gupta. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/W3i6GLRuxr
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

Walking towards the Metro Link in Dubai Mall. By Sunita Menon. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5WAQ3 pic.twitter.com/pzfh9hwthm
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

Security officials at the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall premises. By Dhes Handumon #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/9aCMqoYk6E
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

People arrive in large numbers from Metro link in Dubai Mall. By Nilanjana Gupta. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog:https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/qWHbUmza1U
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

People start coming at the main entrance of the Dubai Mall. By Dhes Handumon. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/RvBmXuCcOh
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

Only selective entry to the fireworks area in Dubai Mall now. By Nilanjana Gupta #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/6osjk0iF1q
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

Timelapse video of crowd inside Dubai Mall. By Sunita Menon #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/TYQJnRgjeZ
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

Security guards inside Dubai Mall to discuss plan of action. By Nilanjana Gupta #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/HSq06zgL62
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

Timelapse of all the action at Dubai Mall. By Nilanjana Gupta #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/mEpGhj8QmP
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

The Dubai Mall exit towards the fountain area. By Nilanjana Gupta #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/qC83kEjDR8
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

A couple shoots wedding photos near Burj Al Arab in Dubai. By Keith Perena. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/WCvqFGSRuV
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

Barricades at the entrance to fountain area in Dubai Mall. By Nilanjana Gupta #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/bpsRffrkPF
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

Crowd moving towards the fireworks arena in Burj Khalifa. By Sunita Menon #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017
Live blog: https://t.co/lPq0p5EZYv pic.twitter.com/xShr9jlRkh
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

Barricades have been set up in Dubai Mall at the entrance to the fountain area. Photo: Nilanjana Gupta #MyDubaiNewYear?? #NYE2017 pic.twitter.com/NPfs9KmIMm
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016

Rush at Dubai Mall parking. Security guards can be seen directing cars at the parking lot. #MyDubaiNewYear #NYE2017 pic.twitter.com/TnIiQbGp2v
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 31, 2016