The 13-hour celebrations include an international line-up of DJs from the MENA region, India and the Philippines.
Expo 2020 Dubai invites the world to ring in 2022 in electrifying style, with world-class DJs, two fireworks displays and a midnight ‘ball drop’ at Al Wasl Plaza.
Aligned with numerous global time zones across 13 hours of festivities, Expo’s site-wide New Year’s celebrations will begin at 3pm GST on Friday 31 December and last until 4am the following morning. Must-sees include DJ Dimitri Vegas, who is set to thrill crowds at Expo’s Jubilee Park from 11:30pm in what will be an unmissable celebration for the senses, and a spectacular set at 1:30am from Armin Van Buuren, one of the world’s biggest DJs and producers of electronic music.
Numerous Arab, Filipino and Indian DJs will feature throughout the evening, with a midnight ‘ball drop’ moment at Al Wasl Plaza, two separate fireworks displays at midnight and 3am, as well as celebrations across many of Expo’s 192 Country pavilions.
More than 70 restaurants and 120-plus food concepts, including food trucks, food halls, restaurants, bars, kiosks and never-before-seen concepts by international chefs, will also be available on New Year’s Eve.
The newly-opened Festival Garden in Expo’s Jubilee Park, featuring communal seating, a main stage, food trucks, kiosks and carts, offers the perfect place to enjoy music and entertainment for the entire family. In contrast, exclusive restaurants across Expo will offer set menus, a complete list of which can be found here.
Tareq Ghosheh, Chief Events and Entertainment Officer, Expo 2020 Dubai, said: “Celebrated by every country in the world, New Year’s Eve is a unique moment in time – celebrations made ever more poignant over these past two years as we address the pandemic together. As we continue to safely host 192 nations over 182 days, as the largest event ever held in the Arab world, we are thrilled to host a spectacular celebration of top-class entertainment and activations, welcoming 2022 with open arms and renewed optimism for a brighter future.”
Effortlessly connecting Expo 2020 to the city of Dubai, Dubai Metro will also run continuously throughout New Year’s Eve, ensuring every visitor to Expo can enjoy the world-class experiences on offer.
DSCVR: Al Wasl Plaza, Expo 2020 Dubai. @expo2020dubai
