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Dubai Police Finalize 2026 Ramadan Cannon Plan With Fixed Sites and Mobile Route

Officials release locations, firing schedule, safety measures for the crescent, daily iftar, Eid.

Overview

  • Seven crescent-announcement firings are set for Nazwa, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Burj Khalifa, Damac Hills, Expo City Dubai (Al Wasl Plaza), Dubai Festival City, and the Vida Creek Harbour Hotel.
  • A mobile cannon will make 17 stops starting at Dubai Gardens on the first day of Ramadan, covering sites such as One&Only One Za’abeel, Umm Suqeim Majlis, Bab Al Shams, Global Village, Atlantis The Palm, Dubai Creek Harbour, and Al Barsha Park.
  • Authorities say stationary and mobile deployments span 24 sites across the emirate as the six-decade tradition continues in coordination with UAE moon‑sighting officials.
  • Each cannon will fire 35 rounds across Ramadan and Eid, including two at crescent confirmation, one daily at iftar, one on the first day of Eid Al Fitr, and two after the Eid prayer.
  • Dubai Police have formed dedicated teams at each location to ensure operational readiness, crowd management, and public safety during the nightly gatherings.