Ramadan in Dubai isn’t just about quiet reflection. It’s also the time when the city comes alive after dark. As soon as Iftar ends, the waterfronts glitter, skies light up and cultural landmarks put on a show that’s hard to miss. From nightly fireworks to high-tech drone performances and stunning mosque projections, here’s where to head out for your post-Iftar evenings this Ramadan 2026.
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1) Fireworks At Souk Al Seef
If you’re after that classic Ramadan night vibe, this is it. Set along the historic creek, Souk Al Seef pairs your strolls along the waterfront with fireworks that reflect beautifully across the water. Arrive early for dinner, wander through the heritage-style lanes, then at 9:30 PM, look up as the sky bursts into colour.
- Operating Hours: Daily during Ramadan | 9:30 PM
- Location: Dubai Creek, Al Seef
2) Drone Show At Dubai Festival City Mall – Festival Bay
Festival Bay turns into a stunning light spectacle every night during Ramadan. Hundreds of drones take over the skyline, creating moving shapes, patterns and themed visuals in technicolour. The experience is paired with the traditional Ramadan cannon firing, a long-standing custom that signals Iftar time across the city. Phones out, cameras ready.
- Operating Hours: Daily | 10:30 PM
- Location: Festival Bay, Dubai Festival City
3) Jumeirah Mosque & Citywide Mosque Projections
Ramadan Reflections transforms some of Dubai’s most iconic mosques into glowing works of art. Expect crescent moons, geometric patterns, and calligraphic greetings projected across facades in deep purples, warm golds, and jewel tones, inspired by the Season of WULFA.
You can spot projections at:
- Zaabeel Mosque
- Hudaiba Mosque
- Al Habai Mosque
- Jumeirah Mosque
- Sheikh Rashid Al Maktoum Mosque (Business Bay)
- Dubai Harbour (Dubai Marina Masjid)
- Al Rashidiya Mosque
- Musabbeh Al-Fattan Mosque (Sheikh Zayed Road)
Projections also appear on the InterContinental building at Dubai Festival City Mall and heritage buildings at Souk Al Seef.
