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Where to Celebrate Chinese New Year 2025 in Dubai

Ring in the Year of the Snake with these exciting Chinese New Year 2025 events, activities, and offers in Dubai!

Chinese New Year 2025 things to do in Dubai

Here's what's in store for the Chinese Lunar New Year in Dubai 2025.

New Year's resolutions not quite going to plan? Well, UAE residents and visitors have another chance to turn over a new leaf as Chinese New Year (CNY) 2025 will arrive in Dubai from Wednesday January 29 to Sunday February 02.

2025 will mark the Year of the Snake, and to celebrate, the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Dubai announced there'll be several events taking place across the emirate.

Also known as the Lunar New Year or the Spring Festival, CNY is the official start of the new Chinese lunar calendar. Everyone, regardless of nationality, are welcome to partake in the exciting festivities and get a chance to start afresh for a happier new year.

Check out the best things to do in Dubai to make the most of Chinese New Year 2025!

1. Year of the Snake fireworks display in Dubai

Wondering where to watch the Chinese New Year 2025 fireworks in Dubai? We've got the locations for you!

Burj Al Arab

Head to the iconic Dubai landmark to marvel at stunning drone light show celebrating the Year of the Snake, at January 28 evening. Free.

Dubai Parks and Resorts

Entry to Riverland is free, so visitors can welcome Chinese Year 2025 in Dubai on the evening of January 28 with a fireworks display at Dubai Parks and Resorts.

Dubai Festival City Mall

Join us in welcoming the Year of the Snake with an extravagant Chinese New Year 2025 fireworks show at Dubai Festival City Mall, on January 30th at 9PM.

Where to watch Chinese New Year 2025 fireworks in Dubai

Global Village Dubai

Global Village presents an extravagant fireworks display ever Friday and Saturday at 9PM, which this year coincides with the beginning of the Year of the Snake. Make sure you reach early and find your spot among the large crowds before the night sky lights up!

Get your tickets to Global Village here>>>

2. Chinese New Year celebrations at JLT Dubai

Taking place on Wednesday 29 January from 4PM to 8PM, the thriving neighbourhood community of Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT) welcomes all to join in their free, vibrant Chinese New Year 2025 celebrations in Dubai!

The themed event will bring together the best of Chinese cultural traditions, including calligraphy experiences, family-fun games, tea-tasting, crafts, face painting, traditional dancing, a dragon dance, and loads of other exciting live performances.

Entrance is free. Visitors simply need to register online to attend: https://jlt.ae/whats-on/chinese-new-year-2025

Things to do in Dubai: Chinese New Year 2025 celebrations at JLT

3. CNY 2025 at Global Village Dubai

Step into a world of vibrant new year celebrations at Global Village Dubai! The emirate's favourite seasonal shopping, cultural, and entertainment destination will be welcoming Chinese New Year 2025 with an array of incredible live shows, authentic cuisines, and a treasure trove of unique items to take home from the Chinese Pavilion markets.

Prepare to be mesmerised by stunning cultural displays such as lion and dragon dances, traditional martial arts, and acrobatic performances.

Discover artisan tea sets, luxurious silk garments, handcrafted Chinese goods, jade jewelry, and even more fascinating products at the China Pavilion.

And of course, no Chinese New Year festivities are complete without food! Tuck into delicious dishes and Asian street snacks located at the pavilion or scattered across Global Village, each offering a burst of flavour.

Chinese New Year 2025 celebrations at Global Village Dubai

4. Chinese Year celebrations at Legoland Dubai

Embracing the Year of the Snake, Legoland Dubai promises an unforgettable Chinese New Year 2025 celebration for all ages as the both the theme park and hotel will be transforming into a Lunar New Year wonderland.

Enjoy culturally immersive CNY décor, vibrant character parades filled with music and dancing, scavenger hunts for the 12 Chinese zodiac animals, write down your new year resolutions at the wishing wall, and build your own Lego snake!

Visitors also have the chance to win an exclusive Chinese New Year Lego brick with free engraving!

When: 24 January - 02 February, 2025
Where: Legoland Dubai and Legoland Hotel Dubai, Dubai Parks and Resorts

Book your 1-Day park ticket to Legoland Dubai>>>

Chinese New year celebrations in Dubai 2025

Image credit: Legoland Dubai Resort / Pictured: Chinese New Year 2024 at Legoland Dubai

5. Welcome the Year of the Snake at the Green Planet Dubai

From January 24 to 31, animal-lovers of all ages can celebrate Chinese New Year 2025 at The Green Planet Dubai, where the popular animal sanctuary will welcome the Year of the Snake with a range of thrilling festivities!

Meet a majestic Burmese Python snake in person, enjoy interactive snake-themed activities, informative keeper talks, hands-on arts and crafts, and explore the wonders of over 3,000 plants and animals in Dubai's only indoor rainforest!

Get your tickets to The Green Planet here>>>

Best things to do in Dubai to celebrate Chinese New Year 2025

Keep an eye on this page as we'll be updating it with more Chinese New Year 2025 activities in Dubai!

 
 

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