The Burj Khalifa hosted Dubai's New Year's Eve fireworks when its display debuted in 2010.
The fireworks were part of the tower's grand opening celebrations on January 4, 2010, and helped establish the building as a centerpiece of Dubai's global New Year's Eve image. The Burj Khalifa was then the world's tallest building, giving the display an unusually prominent vertical setting.
The tower stands in Downtown Dubai near the Dubai Mall and the Dubai Fountain. Its height and illuminated facade allow fireworks and light effects to be seen across a wide area, although the viewing experience depends on crowd controls and public access.
The Burj Khalifa event is sometimes confused with fireworks at the nearby Burj Al Arab, another famous Dubai landmark. They are separate buildings and separate display locations.