The Burj Khalifa is the centerpiece of Dubai's annual New Year's Eve fireworks and light show.
Dubai stages its best-known countdown around Downtown Dubai, with the Burj Khalifa serving as the vertical screen and visual focus. Fireworks, lasers, and large-scale displays are coordinated across the tower and the surrounding area, including the Dubai Fountain and nearby public spaces.
The skyscraper opened in 2010 and stands 828 metres tall, making it the world's tallest building according to widely used architectural measurements. Its height gives the New Year's display a huge visible profile across Dubai, although viewing areas are spread throughout the downtown district.
The Burj Khalifa is sometimes confused with the Burj Al Arab, another famous 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. The New Year's event is also subject to crowd-control arrangements and road closures.