As 2016 draws to a close, many people are excited and relieved to welcome 2017. As always, each country has their own unique way of celebrating the coming of a New Year and this time will not be different. From London to Sydney and Hong Kong, these places are definitely determined to celebrate with a bang.
Dubai
What else would you expect from Dubai but excellence? After last year's Guinness World Record holding fireworks display, you can expect an equally magnanimous show this year. Lasting six minutes, the record holding fireworks display ended with an artificial sunrise to cap the show off. Who does that? Dubai does that.
London
Along the river Thames and the Westminister and Waterloo bridges will be six main ticketed viewing areas in London. At £10 a ticket, a DJ'd party will ensue through the night until fireworks decorate the backdrop of the iconic Big Ben. The celebration, of course, will not be complete without the communal singing of the Auld Lang Syne.
New York City
The Big Apple never fails to deliver when it comes to huge New Year parties, but the most iconic of all is the Times Square party where crowds will once again gather to watch big celebrities perform their hearts out as all await the ball drop, shower of confetti and epic fireworks display at the stroke of midnight.
Sydney
The Sydney Harbour provides as excellent display when it comes to New Year's fireworks display, and who wouldn't want to see fireworks at the backdrop of the famous Sydney Opera House. Families can have picnics in the surrounding Goat Island and Shark Island, attend parties around the surrounding area or even take a ferry for a unique and memorable view.
Hong Kong
The city of Hong Kong never fails to impress when it comes to pyrotechnics display. A perfect view of the Victoria Harbor reflecting the incredible light show can be enjoyed from the sky high and high end bars around the city, or even against the backdrop or the city skyline by boats.
Berlin
If anyone can throw a party, it's Berlin. By 2pm, the first come first serve party opens its gates from Victory Column and the Brandenburg Gate. Live bands, DJs and shows will entertain the large crowd until the giant fireworks display at the stroke of midnight. But don't worry if you came a little later because the party only ends when the sun is already up on the first day of 2017.
