Sharjah authorities are preparing a multi-location New Year’s Eve programme that will centre on fireworks at Al Majaz Waterfront, Al Heera Beach and Khorfakkan Beach on Wednesday 31 December 2025, as the emirate counts down to 2026. Organisers are once again positioning Sharjah as a family-focused alternative to the larger city-centre parties in neighbouring emirates, with free outdoor shows and a mix of beach, lagoon and amphitheatre atmospheres. The main fireworks displays are planned around midnight, with a shorter five-minute show over Khalid Lagoon and longer ten-minute shows along the coast. In parallel, Al Majaz Amphitheatre will host a separate paid New Year’s Eve concert, giving residents a ticketed option alongside the free public areas. The key message from organisers is simple: New Year’s Eve in Sharjah will be busy, but still strongly family-friendly and comparatively relaxed.
Al Majaz Waterfront New Year’s Eve fireworks Sharjah
Al Majaz Waterfront remains the centrepiece of Sharjah’s New Year’s Eve 2026 celebrations, thanks to its views over Khalid Lagoon and its established role in previous years. Current plans indicate a five-minute main fireworks show at midnight on Wednesday 31 December 2025, with the pyrotechnics reflected across the lagoon and visible from much of the surrounding Corniche. In earlier New Year programmes, Al Majaz has paired fireworks with live saxophone and violin sets plus waterfront fountain shows, and a similar blend of music and lights is expected again this year. Cafés and restaurants along the promenade are likely to offer New Year set menus, with prices typically starting from approximately 120–200 AED per person depending on the venue. Because the Corniche roads fill up early, aim to be in the Al Majaz area by around 8 pm if you want a relaxed, seated view (family-friendly, suitable for couples and small groups).
Parking at Al Majaz Waterfront usually follows normal paid-parking rules along Al Buheirah Corniche and nearby streets, and spaces tend to disappear well before 10 pm. If you are driving from Dubai, the most direct route is via E11 towards Sharjah, then following signs for Al Wahda Street and the Corniche, but you should anticipate heavy congestion around the King Faisal Street and City Centre mall junctions. Those coming from Ajman or Umm Al Quwain will generally approach from the north along E11 and should consider parking slightly farther away and walking in. For visitors who prefer public transport, intercity buses such as routes E306, E307 and E308 connect Dubai to Sharjah’s Al Jubail Bus Station, from where taxis or local buses can reach Al Majaz in 10–20 minutes for around 8–25 AED. Parking capacity around the lagoon is limited, so build extra time into your arrival and be prepared to walk a short distance from your car or bus stop (family-friendly, solo and couples).
Al Heera Beach waterfront celebrations and fireworks
On the Arabian Gulf coast, Al Heera Beach will again act as Sharjah’s main seaside celebration hub for New Year’s Eve 2026, combining a long beachfront promenade with a ten-minute fireworks display. Recent programmes at Al Heera have included laser and LED shows, fire performances and live saxophone music spread across several dining clusters, and the 2025–2026 season is expected to follow the same pattern. The fireworks here will run for approximately ten minutes around midnight, offering more lingering views than the shorter lagoon show at Al Majaz. The 3.5-kilometre waterfront supports numerous cafés, burger spots and seafood restaurants, so you can easily turn the evening into a full beachfront dinner and stroll. Because the beach attracts both Sharjah residents and visitors from Dubai and Ajman, expect parking to tighten from about 8:30–9 pm and consider arriving slightly earlier if you have young children with you (children/family-friendly, suitable for couples).
Khorfakkan Beach coastal New Year countdown
For those willing to travel farther, Khorfakkan Beach on Sharjah’s east coast will host a ten-minute fireworks display at midnight backed by a more dramatic, mountain-framed setting. In recent years the Khorfakkan New Year programme has included laser displays, illuminated mascots and EL-wire performers, turning the seafront into a festival-style promenade well before the countdown. The beach is lined with cafés and casual dining options, many of which stay open late on New Year’s Eve and often introduce simple festive menus. Because Khorfakkan sits around 90 minutes by car from central Sharjah via the Sharjah–Khorfakkan Road, it tends to attract families and groups who plan a full evening or even an overnight stay, rather than a short visit. If you are travelling with children or older relatives, it is wise to reach Khorfakkan by late afternoon, enjoy an early dinner and then move to the promenade for the show (family-friendly, suitable for couples and groups).
Travel planning for Khorfakkan and coastal areas
Drivers heading from Dubai or Abu Dhabi to Khorfakkan should budget two to three hours each way, depending on traffic leaving the larger cities. The most common route is to pass through Sharjah, then follow E88 or the newer Sharjah–Khorfakkan highway through the Hajar mountains, where night driving can be tiring but rewarding. Fuel and rest stops along the way are limited once you leave the main urban belt, so topping up fuel and water before you start the climb is sensible. For visitors who prefer not to drive back after midnight, a hotel stay in Khorfakkan or nearby Kalba can turn the trip into a short getaway rather than a late-night return across the mountains. Because roads through the mountain sections can see pockets of fog or reduced visibility in December nights, a cautious driving style and well-rested driver are essential (family-friendly, suitable for road-trip groups).
Al Majaz Amphitheatre Ahmed Saad and Siilawy concert
Alongside the free outdoor fireworks, Sharjah will also mark New Year’s Eve with a ticketed concert at Al Majaz Amphitheatre, featuring Ahmed Saad and Siilawy on Wednesday 31 December 2025. Ahmed Saad is widely known for his energetic Arabic pop and shaabi-influenced hits, while Siilawy has built a strong following among younger listeners for his emotional, melodic songs. Together they offer a line-up that appeals to both long-time Arabic music fans and a younger social media audience, making this one of the most high-profile New Year concerts in the emirate. The amphitheatre’s open-air setting on the island opposite Al Majaz Waterfront means concert-goers will enjoy the lagoon breeze and night skyline throughout the performance. Because this is expected to be one of Sharjah’s busiest New Year concerts, it will appeal particularly to couples and groups of friends who want a high-energy night rather than a quiet picnic (not ideal for very young children).
Tickets for Ahmed Saad and Siilawy at Al Majaz Amphitheatre are currently advertised from approximately 240 AED, with tiered seating options depending on proximity to the stage. The official ticketing partner is PLATINUMLIST, which lists the event within its New Year’s Eve concerts for Sharjah. Concert doors typically open several hours before midnight, giving guests time to find their seats, purchase snacks and settle in before the main live sets begin. Once the show finishes and the countdown passes, audiences can expect some spillover into nearby cafés and streets around the Corniche, which may be busier than normal until the early hours. Because the concert is likely to sell quickly and seating is assigned, booking early through PLATINUMLIST gives you a better chance of securing central or premium seats (suitable for couples, groups, older teens).
Calmer family celebrations across Sharjah city
Not every visitor wants to be pressed against the railings for fireworks, and Sharjah offers several quieter ways to mark New Year’s Eve 2026 away from the densest crowds. Hotels and apartment-hotels along Al Khan and the Corniche often create simple New Year’s dinners or buffets, sometimes with partial lagoon or city views rather than direct sightlines to the fireworks. Families with small children may prefer an early evening playground visit at neighbourhood parks, followed by watching the midnight displays on nearby waterfronts or from home balconies. Residents in areas such as Al Nahda, Al Qasimia or near the Central Souq often walk towards the Corniche just before midnight, then disperse quickly afterwards to avoid long traffic queues. If you prioritise a relaxed evening over the absolute closest view, choosing a slightly more distant park or hotel terrace in Sharjah can give you a calmer experience while still hearing and glimpsing the fireworks (children/family-friendly, suitable for solo residents).
Getting around Sharjah from Dubai and other emirates
For visitors driving in from Dubai, common routes into Sharjah for New Year’s Eve include E11 via Al Mamzar, E311 (Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road) and E611 (Emirates Road), with all three seeing heavier traffic than usual on Wednesday 31 December 2025 evening. Drivers from Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah will generally come south on E11, while those from Abu Dhabi will approach via Dubai and then continue to Sharjah. New Year’s Eve road-management plans often introduce temporary diversions or slow-moving zones near Al Majaz, the Corniche and major shopping centres, particularly after 8 pm. As a practical rule, residents planning to watch the fireworks from inside Sharjah should aim to park by 8–8:30 pm and avoid trying to move their car again until at least 12:30–1 am. Because many of the main junctions gridlock close to midnight, it is usually better to park slightly farther from the waterfront and walk in along lit streets (family-friendly, suitable for all groups).
Public transport between Dubai and Sharjah offers an alternative to driving on New Year’s Eve, especially for those watching the fireworks without a car. Intercity bus routes such as E306, E307, E307A and the newer E308 run between Dubai metro hubs and Sharjah’s Al Jubail Bus Station, with fares around 10 AED each way and journey times typically between 45 and 60 minutes depending on traffic. From Al Jubail, local Mowasalat buses and taxis can take you to Al Majaz Waterfront or nearby Al Wahda Street for around 8–25 AED, though waiting times may lengthen on a busy festive night. Visitors coming from Sharjah International Airport can usually take a local bus or taxi to the city in 20–30 minutes, then transfer towards the lagoon or beach districts. If you prefer not to deal with parking, taking an intercity bus into Sharjah and then completing the journey by taxi or local bus can significantly reduce stress, especially for visitors staying in Dubai hotels (solo, couples, budget-conscious families).
Weather, clothing, safety and booking advice
Climatological data for Sharjah shows average December temperatures around 21 °C, with daytime highs in the mid-twenties and cooler evenings that can dip into the mid-teens, and only a small overall chance of rain. At the same time, the National Centre of Meteorology has highlighted that December 2025 may bring cooler-than-usual conditions, patchy fog and light showers across parts of the UAE, so checking the short-range forecast in the last days before Wednesday 31 December 2025 is advisable. A light jacket or hoodie, comfortable walking shoes and, for children, an extra layer for the late-night return will usually be sufficient; beach locations can feel a little cooler in the breeze. Because crowds may be dense, especially at Al Majaz Waterfront and Al Heera Beach, keeping valuables to a minimum, agreeing a meeting point within your group and carrying water are sensible precautions. For ticketed events such as the Ahmed Saad and Siilawy concert at Al Majaz Amphitheatre, ticket prices around 240 AED are approximately, and official sellers such as PLATINUMLIST may adjust categories as New Year’s Eve draws closer; fireworks shows at Al Majaz, Al Heera and Khorfakkan are free to watch from public areas. The single most important practical step is to choose your destination in advance and make your reservation or viewing plan early, because last-minute changes on New Year’s Eve are difficult once roads and venues become crowded (family-friendly, suitable for all visitor types). According to recent guidance compiled by editors at www.few.ae, treating New Year’s Eve in Sharjah like a major concert night rather than a casual outing – with clear decisions on where to go, when to arrive and how to leave – gives you the best chance of a smooth, memorable start to 2026.
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