Downtown Dubai New Year Eve 2013

What's happening

On the night

Downtown Dubai will be all abuzz with excitement this New Year. We're putting on a whole production for you and the family to enjoy.  This big event, a world first, is one you will not want to miss.  Be sure to arrive before 8pm.  You won't want to miss a minute.

Viewing Areas

Take a look at the map in order to make your decision on where to watch the event. Be there by 8pm to secure your spot. 

Parking & Transport

1- Metro

RTA Metro will run throughout the night of New Year's Eve, until midnight the next night, 1st Jan 2013. Burj Khalifa, Business Bay and Financial Centre metro stations all serve the Downtown Dubai area. Metro tickets must be purchased BEFORE 10pm on New Year's Eve. NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD after this time until 6am the next day.ONLY NOL cards and pre-purchased tickets can be utilised for metro and buses travel. Please plan ahead and make sure you have what you need for public transport travel. Follow @RTA_Dubai or visit www.rta.ae for more information.

2- Parking

Limited parking will be available within Downtown Dubai, please see the map for locations.  . These are available from 1pm to 8pm on 31 Dec, 2012 and from 12:30am to 6am on 1 Jan 2013.
Alternative parking with Metro service is available with at Rashidiya station and the Etisalat station.
Follow @RTA_Dubai or visit www.rta.ae for more information.

 

3- Taxi 

Please see the map for designated taxi holding area

 4- Feeder Buses

Please see map for the designated Rta Feeder Bas locations.
Follow @RTA_Dubai or visit www.rta.ae for more information.

~ Useful Information ~

Food & Beverages 

There will be a host of restaurants and food outlets along Emaar Boulevard and Burj Park open for all the family to enjoy.

Merchandise

This year keep an eye out for Emaar New Year's Celebrations stands where you can pick up your very own memorabilla.

Mobile App

The Downtown Dubai app for iPhones can be downloaded for free following this link
It offers you an insiders guide to all you need to know, including information relating to the New Year's Celebrations, all at the tip of your fingers.

 Source 

downtowndubai.com