Here You Can Watch Fireworks & Drone Shows During Ramadan 2026 in Dubai

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Ramadan 2026 in Dubai has 30 nights to show off, and it has absolutely zero plans to hold back. Dubai is putting on its most dazzling display yet.

The moment the sun dips below the horizon and the Iftar cannon sounds, the city bursts into colour, light, and shared celebration. For 2026, the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) has unveiled a packed calendar featuring nightly fireworks, synchronised drone performances, and stunning projection art across the city’s most iconic landmarks. Here’s every spot you need on your Ramadan nights map. So, save them for an unforgettable Ramadan experience.

1. Al Seef — Nightly Fireworks Over Dubai Creek

If there’s one spot that captures the soul of Ramadan in Dubai, it’s Al Seef. Daily fireworks light up the sky above Al Seef, set against the backdrop of the historic creek. The fireworks reflect off the water’s surface amid lantern-lit alleyways and traditional souq architecture, making it the most Instagrammable spot of the season. Head to Souk Al Seef on any evening, grab an Iftar buffet dinner nearby, take a walk along the waterfront, and wait for the sky to burst into colour.

• Date & Time: every night from Feb 19 – Mar 19 | 9:30 pm

2. Festival Bay, Dubai Festival City Mall — Nightly Drone Show

Hundreds of synchronised drones will 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. Festival Bay will also host live cultural performances, a Ramadan market, communal dining for Iftar & Suhoor, lantern parades, and a special edition of the IMAGINE show. Alongside the drone display, visitors can also hear the traditional Iftar cannon marking sunset.

• Date & Time: Every night from Feb 18– Mar 28 | 10:30 pm

3. Dubai Creek — Nightly Fireworks

Dubai Creek will host nightly fireworks displays throughout Ramadan. These are among the most accessible displays in the city, free to watch from the waterfront promenade and easily combined with a late-night walk or a traditional abra (wooden boat) ride.

• Date & Time: Every night from Feb 19– Mar 19

4. Global Village — Musical Fireworks on Weekends

Global Village pairs its multicultural pavilions with “Musical Fireworks” synced to Arabian soundtracks. The weekend displays are choreographed to music, offering a synchronised show that stands apart from the nightly creek fireworks.

• Date & Time: Feb 20- Mar 14 from 10:30 pm on Fridays and Saturdays

5. Ramadan Reflections (Atyaf Ramadaniyah) — Mosque & Landmark Light Projections

Expanded significantly from previous years, Ramadan Reflections will feature visual and cultural installations across 10 locations at Al Seef and Dubai Festival City Mall. The installations interpret the spiritual essence of Ramadan through light, artistic form, and reflective storytelling.

Ten mosques, including Jumeirah Mosque, glow via projection mapping in the Ramadan Reflections project, with locations including Zabeel, Dubai Harbour, and Al Rashidiya Mosques. Projections will also appear on the InterContinental building at Dubai Festival City Mall and across the heritage buildings in Souk Al Seef.

• Date & Time: Feb 19 – Mar 22 | Sunset until late | 10 locations citywide

6. Bluewaters Island — Weekend Fireworks with Ain Dubai as Backdrop

Enjoy panoramic fireworks over the Gulf from Bluewaters Island, with colours reflecting against Ain Dubai — the world’s largest observation wheel. Pair the evening with the “Moonlight Market” for a modern Ramadan vibe.

• Date & Time: selected weekends from 10 pm

7. Expo City Dubai — Family Cultural Programme

A family-friendly cultural programme will unfold across Expo City Dubai, bringing Ramadan 2026 traditions into a contemporary public setting. The experience combines cultural activities, storytelling, and community gathering moments designed to reflect the values of togetherness, reflection, and shared experience. Cannon displays here are often announced by Dubai Police, following the Iftar Cannon tradition this Ramadan 2026 in Dubai.

• Date & Time: Feb 22 – Mar 17 | Evening onwards

So, bookmark these places in your Ramadan 2026 in Dubai guide and come back for more new updates.

Images: Wow Emirates Archive

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