The Burj Khalifa hosted Dubai’s record-setting New Year’s Eve LED display in 2018. The tower’s exterior screens were used for a large-scale multimedia presentation that combined lighting, imagery, and fireworks-style effects.
At 828 metres, the Burj Khalifa is the world’s tallest building. Its height and central Downtown Dubai location make it a natural focal point for large public celebrations, with spectators gathering around the tower and the nearby Dubai Fountain.
Dubai’s New Year events have used changing combinations of fireworks, lasers, LEDs, and choreographed music. Claims about records can refer to different categories, such as the largest LED-illuminated façade or the largest fireworks display, so the precise wording matters.
The Burj Al Arab is another famous Dubai landmark, but it is a sail-shaped hotel rather than the skyscraper identified here. The Cayan Tower is also known for its twisted form but is much shorter.