Best places to celebrate Diwali in Dubai: Celebrating Diwali 2025 away from home? Be it a vacation of compulsion, you focus on celebration. Diwali is an equally celebrated event in Dubai, spanning across a multi-day celebration and a city-wide fireworks display. From the majestic Burj Khalifa to the serene shore of Dubai Creek, Diwali celebrations light up the skyline with unity and celebration.
This Diwali 2025, the celebrations are set to feature breathtaking a fireworks show, performances, and the cultural diaspora. Whether you’re a visitor or resident, celebrate the Festival of Lights, the Dubai style.
Diwali 2025 Dubai fireworks: When and Where to Watch
Pre-approved government fireworks will feature at the following venues in Dubai. Check the full schedule, when and where to watch the fireworks in Dubai on Diwali 2025.
| Date | Time | Location | Highlight |
| Saturday, October 18 | 9 PM | Global Village | Following the Noor festival, enjoy fireworks at the Diwali Mela with Indian dance, cuisine, and crafts |
| Sunday, October 19 | 9 PM | Global Village | Enjoy the weekend galore for multi-cultural celebrations and enjoy the theme park as you come |
| Friday, October 24 | 9 PM | Global Village | Carry forward celebrations on the weekend |
| Saturday, October 25 | 9 PM | Global Village | Witness the breathtaking finale of the extended Dubai Diwali 2025 celebrations and street food bazaar. |
Diwali 2025: Fireworks at Al Seef and Global Village
Al Seef is the heart of Dubai’s Noor Festival of Lights, which turns into a one-of-a-kind Diwali Carnival. Featuring heritage markets, stalls, lightning projections, visitors can witness the beauty along the Dubai Creek. Groove to Bollywood music, traditional dance, and see the iconic Dubai skyline light up with fireworks this Diwali 2025.
Global Village hosts Bollywood-themed events and hosts the annual Indian Pavilion’s Diwali Mela. With a stage, food stalls, and fireworks, it is the perfect destination to spend the Diwali 2025 weekend. Enjoy street food you might miss from home, and take in the multimedia water and laser show. This spectacular viewing experience can be viewed as your walk by the waterfront landmarks.
The Diwali Grand Finale
On October 26, over 60,000 guests will gather to witness the ‘Emirates Loves India’ Finale as they bid farewell to Diwali celebrations. Headlining this free-entry event will be artists like Neha Kakkar, Mika Singh, and Nabeel Khan.
