Are you celebrating this Diwali away from home? There is nothing to fret about; Dubai guarantees that the Festival of Light mood illuminates in the same way in this place. Every year, the city becomes a sight of blinding light and color, as well as a community. It is in the glittering Burj Khalifa and the calm waters of the Al Seef that Diwali 2025 in Dubai will be an unending light show of fireworks, music, and cultural shows. Being either residents or visitors, the Diwali festivities of this year will be extra plentiful in the city as fireworks, Indian cuisine festivals, and live performances take over the most iconic places in Dubai.
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Diwali 2025 Fireworks in Dubai: When and Where to Watch
Government-approved fireworks will be used to light up the Dubai skies on various days, including the day before, so that everyone can join in the happy event. The full list of Diwali Dubai fireworks is as follows:
| Date | Time | Location | Highlight |
| Saturday, October 18 | 9 PM | Global Village | Kick off Diwali with fireworks following the Noor Festival; enjoy Indian dance, street food, and cultural crafts. |
| Sunday, October 19 | 9 PM | Global Village | Celebrate the weekend with multicultural performances and the Global Village theme park experience. |
| Friday, October 24 | 9 PM | Global Village | Continue the festivities with dazzling fireworks and live shows. |
| Saturday, October 25 | 9 PM | Global Village | Witness the grand Diwali 2025 fireworks finale alongside a vibrant street food bazaar. |
Al Seef: The Heart of Dubai’s Festival of Lights
And, to have the picturesque and cultural experience, go to Al Seef by the Dubai Creek. The heritage district has been converted into a Diwali Carnival, complete with traditional stalls, henna artists, projection shows, and a glowing feast of Indian heritage.
Al Seef will be a part of the Dubai Noor Festival of Lights, where one can see spectacular fireworks, folk dance, and Bollywood music under the stars. It is also among the most beautiful Diwali places in the UAE due to its reflections of fireworks on the Creek.
Global Village: Dubai’s Diwali Hub
Global Village is still the centre of the multicultural Diwali celebrations in Dubai. Its Indian Pavilion becomes a mini-India, with Diwali Melas, street shows, and replica food stalls selling everything under the sun, from samosas to jalebis. Global Village is a favourite amongst the residents, and this year it is again the ultimate Diwali destination.
Its Indian Pavilion will be alive with the Diwali Mela, which will include shopping, musical performances, and street foods. Global Village will have firework shows, water shows, and laser light shows, giving the festival a full immersion for all. You should not miss the entertainment based on dancing performances and the sense of happiness that permeates the park.
The Grand Diwali 2025 Finale at Zabeel Park
Set your calendar for October 26, because Zabeel Park is nearing the biggest Diwali festival in the UAE, Emirates Loves India Diwali Finale. It is a free-entry event with a crowd of 60,000 plus expected to attend to enjoy some Neha Kakkar, Mika Singh, and Nabeel Khan. The grand finale will be a combination of fireworks, music, and a cultural presentation of a night that will definitely see the spirit of India in Dubai.
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Celebrate the Festival of Lights, Dubai Style
Whether it is breaking fireworks in Global Village, enjoying heritage in Al Seef, or a concert with stars in Zabeel Park, Diwali 2025 in Dubai is an absolute festival of colours, music, and happiness. Plan it now, invite your favorite people, put on your best clothes, and revel in the way Diwali is celebrated in no other place on the planet than Dubai, the city of lights and innovations.