Burj Khalifa is the Dubai skyscraper that serves as the centerpiece of a famous New Year's Eve fireworks and light show.
The tower, in Downtown Dubai, is the world's tallest building and has become the visual focus of the emirate's major New Year's Eve celebration. Fireworks, LED displays, and other effects have been projected or coordinated across its exterior, with the surrounding Dubai Fountain and city skyline adding to the spectacle.
Burj Khalifa opened in 2010 and was developed by Emaar Properties. Its height and narrow, tiered design make it especially prominent in long-distance views and broadcast images. The exact production, effects, and viewing arrangements can change from year to year.
Burj Al Arab is another internationally recognizable Dubai landmark, but it is a sail-shaped hotel rather than the tower identified with the Downtown countdown. The building's name is Burj Khalifa, not simply “the Dubai Tower.”