EMAAR Residences

Overview

Living in Downtown Dubai places you at the heart of the world’s most iconic New Year’s Eve celebrations. To ensure seamless access for our residents and their guests on this special day, we have implemented a range of measures to facilitate smooth entry and exit to and from their residences. Enjoy the festivities knowing that your comfort and convenience are our top priorities.

What To Expect

As an EMAAR resident in Downtown Dubai, you’ll enjoy being at a walking distance from viewing areas and the ability to welcome family and friends with pre-registered guest badges.

Highlights

For EMAAR Downtown Dubai Residents:

  • The ability to invite guests by registering them in advance to secure access badges.
  • Seamless entry to your residential building through badges for both residents and registered visitors.

Important information

  • All EMAAR Downtown Dubai residents and their guests are required to register via the Emaar One App by December 25th to receive their access badges.
  • Badges are essential for passing through checkpoints to access residential buildings.
  • Please be advised that road closures will take effect between 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM; we recommend arriving prior to these times to avoid any delays.
  • Kindly note that badges facilitate smooth entry to your residential building but do not grant access to any paid or reserved venues.

Badge Collection

Here’s what you need to know about collecting your access badge:

  • Dates: You can pick up your badge between December 28th and December 30th 2024, from your building concierge.
  • Important: Badge collection is mandatory to access Downtown Dubai and your residence. There will be no badge collection on December 31st, so make sure to collect your badge by December 30th, no later than 10 PM.
  • Please Note: Without a badge, you may have difficulties accessing your residential building. Please ensure to register for a badge to facilitate smooth access throughout the evening.  

Parking & Public Transport

To make your arrival smooth, we recommend getting to the Downtown area by 4 PM at the latest. Please check the latest updates from the Road and Transport Authority (RTA) on road closures.

  • Before 4 PM: No vehicles will be allowed access once the road closures begin, so please ensure you arrive before then. Your guests can park in public areas along Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, Zabeel Parking, or Fountain Views Parking, on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • After 4 PM: Parking will be available at Al Wasl Club and Al Meydan – Falcon Heritage and Sports Centre. Shuttle buses will transport you or your guests to the Downtown area. Please present your badge to use the shuttle service.
  • Important: Keep your badges with you at all times to access the shuttle bus service when leaving Downtown after the celebrations. Shuttle buses will not be accessible without a badge.
  • Metro: The metro will be operational, but may close at authorities’ discretion.*
  • Taxis: Taxis will operate normally before road closures but will not be able to access Downtown once closures are in place.*

*Please keep checking the Road and Transport Authority (RTA) website for the most recent information on road closures, public transport status, and timings.

Address

  • EMAAR residences and communities, Downtown Dubai, UAE

How to get there

  • By Car: Public parking is available on first-come, first-serve basis, but no vehicles will be allowed access after the road closures start, so ensure you arrive before then.
  • By Public Transport: The Dubai Metro provides easy access, with the nearest station at Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall.*
  • By Taxi: Taxis will be available until road closures begin, so arriving early is recommended to avoid congestion.*

*Please keep checking the Road and Transport Authority (RTA) website for the most recent information on road closures, public transport status, and timings.