If you're weighing up how to spend New Year's Eve in Dubai, DubaiNewYearCruise's shared yacht cruise is worth a look before you settle on anything else. Unlike a private charter, this one lets you book individual seats, so it works whether you're travelling solo, as a couple, or with a small group of friends. The evening includes a full BBQ dinner, drinks included throughout the cruise, and a DJ setting the tone as the boat makes its way along the water. The real highlight comes closer to midnight, when the yacht positions itself for uninterrupted views of Dubai's fireworks display, no crowds, no blocked sightlines, just open water and the skyline lit up in front of you. Because the cruise is shared, the atmosphere stays energetic from start to finish, with guests from all over mixing together for the countdown. DubaiNewYearCruise handles all bookings online, and given how in-demand NYE cruises are in Dubai, reserving your spot early is strongly advised.