UAE/Australia-New Year Celebrations
Dubai, UAE - Dec 31, 2025 - Jan 1, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Various of fireworks display, light show at Burj Khalifa
Sydney, Australia - Dec 31, 2025 - Jan 1, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
2. Various of fireworks display at Sydney Harbor Bridge, Sydney Opera House; spectators
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Hendrik, Estonian working in Australia (full name not given)(ending with shot 4):
"We spend the time together with friends because everybody is away from their families, otherwise maybe you'll get a little bit homesick."
4. People at viewing location
5. SOUNDBITE (English) Atthians, German tourist (full name not given):
"My New Year's wish for my wife is to become healthy after I am pretty much healthy again."
6. Atthians with family members
7. Various of people at viewing location
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Australia rang in the year of 2026 with spectacular light and fireworks displays at their landmarks, igniting the night sky at the stroke of midnight on Jan 1.
Amidst the countdown and cheers from the crowd, the iconic 828-meter-high Burj Khalifa in Dubai, UAE illuminated the skyline with "Happy New Year" in Arabic, English, and Chinese on the tower's LED screens.
The eight-minute visually stunning show at the world's tallest skyscraper also featured drone performances and 3D projection mapping, vividly showcasing Dubai's cultural heritage and cutting-edge technology.
The New Year celebrations in downtown Dubai will be extended to eight days for the first time, running from December 31, 2025, to January 7, 2026, according to local authorities.
Australia also welcomed the New Year with dazzling fireworks in Sydney, attracting millions of visitors from all over the world to gather by the seaside to share the festive joy.
The Sydney celebration featured two separate fireworks displays – an 8-minute show at 21:00 and a 12-minute one at the midnight. Fireworks were launched from water, land, and aerial platforms at landmarks including the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House, spanning seven kilometers along the harbor and showcasing 40,000 different pyrotechnic effects.
This annual event in the Southern Hemisphere city is one of the world's most spectacular New Year celebrations, drawing millions of spectators every year. On Wednesday, people from across the globe arrived early at viewing locations to share this special moment with families and friends.
"We spend the time together with friends because everybody is away from their families, otherwise maybe you'll get a little bit homesick," said Hendrik, an Estonian working in Australia.
"My New Year's wish for my wife is to become healthy after I am pretty much healthy again," said Atthians, a German tourist.
UAE/Australia-New Year Celebrations
Dateline : Jan 1, 2026/Dec 31, 2025
Location : United Arab Emirates;Australia
Duration : 2'02
Dubai, UAE - Dec 31, 2025 - Jan 1, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Various of fireworks display, light show at Burj Khalifa
Sydney, Australia - Dec 31, 2025 - Jan 1, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
2. Various of fireworks display at Sydney Harbor Bridge, Sydney Opera House; spectators
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Hendrik, Estonian working in Australia (full name not given)(ending with shot 4):
"We spend the time together with friends because everybody is away from their families, otherwise maybe you'll get a little bit homesick."
4. People at viewing location
5. SOUNDBITE (English) Atthians, German tourist (full name not given):
"My New Year's wish for my wife is to become healthy after I am pretty much healthy again."
6. Atthians with family members
7. Various of people at viewing location
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Australia rang in the year of 2026 with spectacular light and fireworks displays at their landmarks, igniting the night sky at the stroke of midnight on Jan 1.
Amidst the countdown and cheers from the crowd, the iconic 828-meter-high Burj Khalifa in Dubai, UAE illuminated the skyline with "Happy New Year" in Arabic, English, and Chinese on the tower's LED screens.
The eight-minute visually stunning show at the world's tallest skyscraper also featured drone performances and 3D projection mapping, vividly showcasing Dubai's cultural heritage and cutting-edge technology.
The New Year celebrations in downtown Dubai will be extended to eight days for the first time, running from December 31, 2025, to January 7, 2026, according to local authorities.
Australia also welcomed the New Year with dazzling fireworks in Sydney, attracting millions of visitors from all over the world to gather by the seaside to share the festive joy.
The Sydney celebration featured two separate fireworks displays – an 8-minute show at 21:00 and a 12-minute one at the midnight. Fireworks were launched from water, land, and aerial platforms at landmarks including the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House, spanning seven kilometers along the harbor and showcasing 40,000 different pyrotechnic effects.
This annual event in the Southern Hemisphere city is one of the world's most spectacular New Year celebrations, drawing millions of spectators every year. On Wednesday, people from across the globe arrived early at viewing locations to share this special moment with families and friends.
"We spend the time together with friends because everybody is away from their families, otherwise maybe you'll get a little bit homesick," said Hendrik, an Estonian working in Australia.
"My New Year's wish for my wife is to become healthy after I am pretty much healthy again," said Atthians, a German tourist.
ID : 8459721
Published : 2026-01-01 10:43
Last Modified : 2026-01-01 18:19:30
Source : China Central Television (CCTV)
Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland
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