The annual New Year's Eve fireworks display at the Burj Khalifa is held in Dubai.
The Burj Khalifa is the world's tallest building, standing in Downtown Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. Its New Year's Eve celebrations have used fireworks, lighting, and large-scale multimedia presentations projected or displayed across the tower's exterior.
The landmark's height and position in a dense urban district make it a natural focal point for a public countdown. Spectators gather around Downtown Dubai, while millions more watch broadcasts and online streams. The exact production format can change from year to year, so a display may emphasize fireworks, lasers, LEDs, or a combination.
Dubai is part of the emirate of Dubai and is not the capital of the United Arab Emirates; that is Abu Dhabi. This distinction matters because international coverage often mentions both cities while describing the Burj Khalifa celebration specifically.