Best New Year’s Eve Fireworks : World Edition

When fireworks were invented by the Chinese in the second century BC, they never knew it would turn out to be the massive spectacle that it is in the many major cities right now. While fireworks are used in numerous major celebrations around the world, New Year’s Eve (NYE) is the time when cities all over the world decide to break the bank and go all out with their showcasing of this pyrotechnic display!

In this short guide, we’ll take a whimsical journey to explore the crème de la crème of New Year's Eve fireworks displays across the globe. Get ready to ooh, aah, and let the sparks fly!

Sydney

Sydney’s New Year’s Eve build-up starts way before December, that’s how anticipated this annual event is. Due to the time zone variances, Sydney is one of the first major metropolises that hear the chimes of the New Year, but their fireworks displays are second to absolutely none! Millions gather to witness the fireworks rain down from the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House and other blast-off spots – it’s like watching a magical symphony of colours that’ll sweep you off your feet!

New Year cruises on the harbour are arguably the best vantage points to experience both the 9pm and midnight fireworks show. A bonus for bringing in the New Year in Sydney is summer – which means you can also take advantage of its top beaches like Bondi, Manly, Bronte & more!

Dubai

If there’s one city that gives Sydney a tough competition for staying at the number one spot, it’s Dubai. Dubai is renowned across the globe for its exceptional firework shows, and the New Year’s Eve’s one is no exception. The record-breaking, iconic, Burj Khalifa, becomes the launching pad for a spectacular showcasing of colour, lights and patterns.

While The Burj is the hotspot for NYE celebrations, the light and laser shows that take place on the most impressive skyscrapers themselves are iconic! To watch the iconic display in full scale you can head to Al Seef and grab a reservation for a pre-show waterfront dining experience,or better yet, try Burj Park if you want to be much closer to the action!

Brasil

In Rio, they know how to sizzle! Copacabana Beach becomes a playground of fireworks and wild celebrations. Picture yourself dancing to the rhythm of samba, with vibrant bursts of colour illuminating the night sky. It's a carnival of pyrotechnics that'll make you samba your way into the new year!

The Brazilian firework shows roughly attract millions of spectators from around the globe – you’d be lucky if you can see a grain of sand through the thronging crowd!

London

The Brits know how to put on a firework fiesta along the River Thames. As the clock strikes twelve, London transforms into a pyrotechnic paradise. With landmarks like the London Eye as a backdrop, the city becomes a shimmering spectacle that'll make you say, "Cheers, mate! That's bloody brilliant!"

Like NYE cruises on Sydney Harbour, a river cruise along the Thames is a great way to see the firework displays. You can also choose between the vantage points on The Bridge like the Millennium Bridge and Southwark Bridge.

What the fireworks represent

New Year's Eve fireworks displays are a global spectacle that unites us in awe and joy. From the breathtaking shows in Sydney and London to the bling-filled extravaganza in Dubai, these displays remind us that the world knows how to bid farewell to the past and embrace the future with a bang! So mark your calendars, pack your bags and get ready to experience these must-see spectacles firsthand!