The Burj Khalifa hosted Dubai's famous New Year's Eve fireworks display beginning in 2010.
The Burj Khalifa is the world's tallest building, standing 828 metres tall including its antenna. Its official opening took place on January 4, 2010, and the structure quickly became the focal point of Dubai's large New Year's Eve spectacle. Fireworks and light effects have been projected around the tower and coordinated with celebrations in the surrounding Downtown Dubai district.
The building's height makes it a natural visual landmark for a citywide celebration. Crowds gather near Dubai Mall, the Dubai Fountain, and nearby streets, while the display is also watched through television and online broadcasts.
The Burj Khalifa is sometimes confused with the Burj Al Arab, another famous Dubai landmark. The Burj Al Arab is a sail-shaped luxury hotel; the Burj Khalifa is the needle-like skyscraper used as the principal New Year's Eve centerpiece.