The Burj Khalifa serves as the famous fireworks centerpiece of Dubai's New Year's Eve celebration.
Dubai's annual celebration uses the world's tallest building as its visual focus. Fireworks, lighting effects, and projections have been presented on and around the tower, creating a display visible across central Dubai and from nearby waterfront areas.
The Burj Khalifa stands in Downtown Dubai beside the Dubai Mall and the Dubai Fountain. It opened in 2010 and reaches a height of 828 meters (2,717 feet), making its vertical scale central to the spectacle's identity.
The building is sometimes confused with the Burj Al Arab, another internationally recognized Dubai landmark. The Burj Al Arab is the sail-shaped hotel on the coast, while the Burj Khalifa is the needle-like skyscraper in Downtown Dubai. New Year's programming can change from year to year, but the tower remains the best-known focal point.