About

Ras Al Khaimah New Year’s Eve

A free New Year’s Eve festival on the Ras Al Khaimah coast, building to the RAK NYE Sky Show of fireworks and drones at midnight.

The night in numbers

4 PM – 3 AM

An 11-hour free festival

5 KM

Of coastline illuminated by the Sky Show

Free

To register and attend

2027

The countdown is on

A whole night, not just midnight

RAK NYE is Ras Al Khaimah's free New Year’s Eve festival. It promises a full evening on the coast at Jais Festival Ground, complete with live performances, family fun and food trucks. At midnight, it’s eyes to the skies for the RAK NYE Sky Show, bringing together fireworks and drones over an open horizon set to a soundtrack made for the night.

Entry is free; registration is essential.

Explore the festival

From 4 PM, the festival fun begins, with two key zones offering something for everyone. Head to the Stage Zone for DJs, music and the countdown. The Family Zone has games, play areas and food all evening. Parade acts move between the two throughout the night.

The Stage Zone

The main stage sets the soundtrack for the night. Five DJs take turns, each with a different sound, and MC Parikshit keeps the crowd moving all the way to midnight. Meet them just below.

The Family Zone

There are over 25 activities for children and families, so younger guests have plenty to enjoy before the Sky Show.

  • Games: Giant chess, giant connect four, mini golf, football shooting and balloon darts.
  • For little ones: A soft play area and a giant floorboard game.
  • For everyone: A 360-video booth and the RAK NYE photo spot.
7:30 · 8:30 · 9:30 PM

The Parade

The walking carnival comes alive at 7:30 PM, 8:30 PM and 9:30 PM. Watch the Warrior Squad’s Arabic dance, acrobats, jugglers, LED characters, roaming mascots and a pyro show as the parade passes between the zones.

Food and drink

From pizza and burgers to shawarma, tacos, churros and coffee, there’s something to eat at every hour. Find a table in the seating area and settle in. Pay by cash or card.

On the main stage

Food and drink

The outlets are on site from 4 PM to 2 AM. Pay by cash or card.

  • House of Big Slice

    Giant pizza slices (40 cm and 60 cm)

    AED 35–45

  • Burger Lab

    Smash burgers, crispy chicken, jalapeño popper and truffle burgers

    AED 35–45

  • Shawarma Bro

    Chicken shawarma wraps, platters, Mexican shawarma and subs

    AED 15–45

  • Dr. Batata

    Spiral potato, XXL and loaded fries, sliders, baked potato and corndogs

    AED 20–45

    @dr.batata

  • Frollys

    Ice cream rolls, crêpes, mojitos, milkshakes, popcorn, cotton candy

    AED 15–45

    @frollys_icecream

  • Sandwich Factory

    Chicken and steak fajitas, gourmet beef burger, crispy chicken wraps

    AED 25–45

    @thesandwichfactory.dxb

  • Churros & More

    Churros, Greek donuts, pancakes, waffles, sweet corn, fresh juices

    AED 15–45

  • Beverage Bar Slush

    Soft drinks, slush, juices, mojitos, smoothies and milkshakes

    AED 5–35

  • Corn Corner

    Sweet corn, popcorn and corn dogs

    AED 20–35

  • Hotdog

    Classic, chili cheese, New York style and jalapeño crunch hotdogs

    AED 25–35

  • Yocaii

    Frozen yoghurt ice cream and açaí bowls

    AED 35

    @getyocai

  • The Dubai Taco

    Tacos from a food truck, by Butter Burger

    @thedubaitaco.ae

  • Oro Pizzeria

    Italian pizzas

    @oro.pizzeria

  • RR Cellars

Menus and prices are subject to change.

Festival questions

Thursday 31 December 2026. The festival runs from 4 PM to 3 AM, with the RAK NYE Sky Show at midnight.

Yes, the festival is free, and you don’t need a ticket. But everyone attending must register, including children.

The festival opens at 4 PM and closes at 3 AM.

At Jais Festival Ground, Ras Al Khaimah.

If the weather or conditions change the plan, we’ll post updates on raknye.com and our official social channels. We’ll also email everyone who has registered.

Yes. RAK NYE is made for families, with carnival games and inflatables to enjoy. Children must be registered and be accompanied by an adult at all times.

No. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Bring your registration QR code saved on your phone, a fully charged phone and power bank, comfortable shoes and warm layers. Small foldable chairs or stools are welcome.

Bags are checked at every entry point. The following are not allowed, and this list is not complete:

  • Outside food and drinks (baby food and medically necessary items are allowed)
  • Alcohol
  • BBQs, charcoal, camping stoves and gas cylinders
  • Personal fireworks, sparklers, flares and sky lanterns
  • Drones and laser pointers
  • Weapons, sharp objects and illegal substances
  • Glass containers
  • Tents and gazebos
  • Loudspeakers and portable sound systems
  • Pets
  • Picnic blankets and coolers
  • Large bags and suitcases
  • Bicycles and e-scooters

Yes, bags are checked at every entry point. Suitcases are not allowed.

You’ll need to take it back or dispose of it before you enter. We can’t store prohibited items.

Live performances, plus carnival games and inflatables for families.

Yes. A wide choice of food trucks sell food and drinks across the festival. You can pay by cash or card.

No. Outside food and drinks are not allowed, except baby food and medically necessary items. Bags are checked at entry.

You can’t bring your own alcohol. Alcohol is available to buy at the festival, by cash or card. Bags are checked at entry.

Yes. There’s seating on site, and small foldable chairs or stools are welcome. Picnic blankets and coolers are not allowed.

Toilets, accessible toilets, baby-changing and prayer facilities.

Yes, but only in the marked smoking areas.

Yes. Just show your QR code again when you return.

At midnight, fireworks and drones fill the sky together, set to a soundtrack created for the night.

The RAK NYE Sky Show is planned to run from 11:50 PM to 12:05 AM, welcoming 2027 at midnight. These times are provisional.

Yes. Manar Mall will have separate fireworks at 9 PM. No registration is needed.

Yes. The RAK NYE Sky Show will stream live on raknye.com.

Yes. The fireworks use environmentally clean shell casings, designed to reduce their impact on the surrounding landscape.

Brought to you by

RAK NYE is organised by Marjan with the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA), and supported by Ras Al Khaimah Police and the Public Services Department, who help keep the night safe and running smoothly for everyone.

MarjanRas Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority

Official partners

Public Services DepartmentRAK Transport AuthorityRas Al Khaimah MunicipalityDepartment of Civil AviationRAK PortsRas Al Khaimah Police General HeadquartersRas Al Khaimah Government Media OfficeHeart of RAK

MarjanRAKTDA

Free to attend, registration required

Register everyone in your group, including children.

Registration opens 15 November