Dubai Police have unveiled the locations for this year’s Ramadan cannons, with seven fixed sites across the emirate and a roaming cannon set to visit 17 residential areas throughout the holy month.
The cannons, a long-standing tradition in Dubai, will mark the start of iftar each evening with a loud blast. While the stationary cannons will remain in place, the roaming cannon will change locations every two days, allowing more residents to experience the custom.
Maj Gen Abdullah Al Ghaithi, assistant commandant for Operations Affairs at Dubai Police, said the increase in locations is a response to public demand, ensuring that more communities can take part in the tradition.
The fixed cannons will be stationed at Expo City Dubai, Damac Hills, Mirdif, Burj Khalifa, Wasl (Dubai Real Estate Corporation), Hatta Fort Hotel, Salt Camp at Kite Beach, and Festival City.
The roaming cannon will start its journey at Flaq Al Meydan and travel through areas such as Al Satwa Grand Mosque, Al Marmoom, Zabeel Park, Al Khawaneej Majlis, Festival City, Wasl 1 Community, Madinat Jumeirah, Al Barsha Park, Al Habab, Nad Al Sheba 1 – Al Ghaf Walk, Ayton Mirdif, Margham, Luluwi, Nad Al Sheba Park, Burj Khalifa, and Jumeirah Kite Beach.
Two vintage French cannons from the 1960s, each producing a 170-decibel sound audible up to 10 kilometers away, will be used for the daily tradition.
Beyond the cannons, Expo City Dubai’s “Ramadan District” will host workshops, live performances, and family-friendly activities from 5 pm to 1 am daily, offering a festive space to celebrate the holy month.
