Ramadan 2026 in Dubai: Where to see daily fireworks and drone shows
Here’s your evening-by-evening guide to the city’s biggest spectacles
DUBAI – Ramadan in Dubai transforms the city into a glowing landscape of light, sound and shared celebration. As the sun sets, streets brighten, families gather for iftar, and familiar skylines take on a different character under bursts of colour and carefully choreographed displays.
During Ramadan 2026, residents and visitors can expect daily fireworks, nightly drone performances and striking projections across some of the city’s most recognisable landmarks.
The holy month is predicted to begin on Thursday (February 19), and from the very first evening, Dubai’s night skies will come alive. Here is where to go, what time to arrive and what to expect throughout the month.
Nightly fireworks
One of the main highlights this Ramadan is the daily fireworks lighting up the skies above Al Seef.
Set along the banks of Dubai Creek, the waterfront destination will host colourful pyrotechnic displays every evening from Thursday (February 19) until Thursday (March 19).
Location and timings:
- Al Seef – Daily from February 19 to March 19, 9.30pm
- Dubai Creek waterfront – Nightly during Ramadan, 9.30pm
Visitors can dine at one of the creekside restaurants, stroll along the promenade and settle in as the sky erupts in colour. The reflections across the water add depth to the display, making this one of the most atmospheric spots in the city during the Holy Month.
For a different setting, Global Village will stage musical fireworks every Friday and Saturday at 10pm throughout Ramadan.
The multicultural destination pairs pyrotechnics with themed entertainment, including the Majlis of the World iftar, the Ramadan Wonders souk and performances by a 30-piece Arabian Orchestra.
Location and timings:
- Global Village – Every Friday and Saturday during Ramadan, 10pm (Dh25 entry)
The weekend displays at Global Village are choreographed to music, offering a synchronised show that stands apart from the nightly creek fireworks.
Drone spectacle
Technology takes centre stage each evening at Dubai Festival City Mall, where Festival Bay will host a daily drone show at 10.30pm throughout Ramadan 2026.
Location and timings:
- Dubai Festival City Mall (Festival Bay) – Daily during Ramadan, 10.30pm
Hundreds of synchronised drones rise into the night sky, forming crescents, lanterns, geometric shapes and flowing designs inspired by Ramadan. The waterfront setting provides wide viewing angles, and restaurants overlooking the bay offer prime vantage points for the spectacle.
Alongside the drone display, visitors can also hear the traditional Iftar cannon marking sunset, a significant moment for Muslim residents as it signals the time to break the fast.
Illuminated mosques
Ramadan 2026 will also see projection displays casting vibrant imagery across mosque façades and selected buildings.
Expect crescent moons, stars, geometric patterns and calligraphic greetings in rich purples, gold tones, warm oranges and teal.
Mosques and locations featuring projections:
- Jumeirah Mosque
- Zabeel Mosque
- Hudaiba Mosque
- Al Habai Mosque
- Sheikh Rashid Al Maktoum Mosque, Business Bay
- Dubai Harbour Mosque, Dubai Marina
- Al Rashidiya Mosque
- Musabbeh Al-Fattan Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Road
Projections will also appear on:
- InterContinental building at Dubai Festival City Mall
- Heritage buildings across Al Seef
These displays transform familiar architecture into illuminated canvases, encouraging evening walks through different neighbourhoods to experience each design.
City changes
Ramadan in Dubai also brings changes to daily routines. Working hours are typically reduced across public and private sectors, and certain services operate on adjusted schedules. Residents may notice revised Salik timings and heavier traffic around iftar as families travel to gather for the evening meal.
Retail destinations extend their hours, restaurants host iftar and suhoor experiences across the city, and cultural events run late into the night. As Eid approaches at the end of Ramadan, further celebrations and entertainment are expected across key destinations.