The Miss Universe Organization, the Israel Ministry of Tourism and the city of Eilat announced that the 70th Miss Universe competition will air live from Eilat, Israel on December 12. Israeli singer and international star, Noa Kirel, will perform at the competition.

This year's pageant will also feature two other contestants from the region: Miss Universe United Arab Emirates and Miss Universe Morocco. This will mark the first time that a delegate from the United Arab Emirates has competed in the competition. Additionally, Miss Universe Morocco returns to the competition for the first time in over four decades.