The city will celebrate Ramadan 2026 with its most energetic period because of people who participate in both spiritual practices and public festivities, which will take place during the Holy Month. Dubai has declared its plans to present multiple free firework displays together with advanced drone exhibitions, which will serve as special events for the celebration. The events will bring people together in the community through their nighttime activities, which will illuminate the sky above the most important historical sites and waterfront areas of the emirate.
Places to Find Free Fireworks And Drone Shows For 2026
The festive displays will occur at multiple locations during Ramadan 2026 to provide free entertainment for visitors. The current year showcases aerial displays that combine traditional fireworks with modern storytelling techniques.

- Al Seef (Dubai Creek): The nightly show at Al Seef (Dubai Creek) starts at 9:30 PM. The free fireworks display above the historic creek area Window Towers provides visitors with the most authentic historical experience available in the city.
- Dubai Festival City Mall: It serves as a technology and light center, which hosts special drone performances at 7:30 PM and 10:30 PM every day. The IMAGINE water and laser show will start at 7:00 PM and continue for an hour until the next hour.
- Global Village: For weekend drama, head to this multicultural park for musical fireworks every Friday and Saturday at 10:30 PM. The park requires a small entrance fee of Dhs25, but visitors will receive fireworks displays as a major complimentary attraction.
- Bluewaters & The Beach, JBR: The coastal fireworks shows and waterfront events have become permanent fixtures, which provide visitors with a contemporary view of the festive activities.
A Month of Unity and Free Cultural Experiences

The Ramadan 2026 celebration presents free cultural activities that extend beyond its high-altitude light displays. The “Ramadan Reflections” initiative has transformed 10 public locations, including Al Shindagha and City Walk, with stunning lighting installations and projection mapping. The Sheikh Hamdan Colony (Karama) hosts the Ramadan Street Food Festival, which provides free admission to visitors who wish to experience the local community atmosphere until 2:00 AM.
The city offers educational opportunities through its libraries and museums, which include the Al Safa Art & Design Library that provides free workshops for the “Season of Wulfa” program. The activities of this program offer lantern decorating for kids and traditional henna art and storytelling sessions to make sure all participants experience the Ramadan 2026 festivities. The season honors the UAE tradition of unity and illumination through your experience of the sky at Al Seef and your visit to the nighttime market.
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