Uploaded January 2018 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
As the clock struck 12, Burj Khalifa came alive with the most spectacular laser show that triggered a collective gasp from thousands gathered here! It also establish a new Guinness world record for the largest laser light and sound show on one single structure. The world's tallest tower was bathed in dazzling laser lights in a dynamic dance synchronised with music.
This year 2018, the spectacle was mesmerizing. The 828-metre tower was used as a canvas to display symbols of the UAE, such as Arabic calligraphy, the UAE flag, and even a giant falcon in flight.
Nearly 1.5 million people gathered to witness the spectacular musical event which lasted for 10 minutes. It began with a display of 2018 being the 'Year of Zayed' and then moved on to feature the symbols of the country - the UAE flag, the falcon in flight, and the Arabic language
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The Burj Khalifa, known as the Burj Dubai before its inauguration, is a megatall skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. With a total height of 829.8 m (2,722 ft) and a roof height (excluding antenna) of 828 m (2,717 ft), the Burj Khalifa has been the tallest structure in the world since its topping out in late 2008.
Construction of the Burj Khalifa began in 2004, with the exterior completed five years later in 2009. The primary structure is reinforced concrete. The building was opened in 2010 as part of a new development called Downtown Dubai. It is designed to be the centrepiece of large-scale, mixed-use development. The decision to construct the building is reportedly based on the government's decision to diversify from an oil-based economy, and for Dubai to gain international recognition. The building was originally named Burj Dubai but was renamed in honour of the ruler of Abu Dhabi and president of the United Arab Emirates, Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Abu Dhabi and the UAE government lent Dubai money to pay its debts. The building broke numerous height records, including its designation as the tallest tower in the world.
As the clock struck 12, Burj Khalifa came alive with the most spectacular laser show that triggered a collective gasp from thousands gathered here! It also establish a new Guinness world record for the largest laser light and sound show on one single structure. The world's tallest tower was bathed in dazzling laser lights in a dynamic dance synchronised with music.
This year 2018, the spectacle was mesmerizing. The 828-metre tower was used as a canvas to display symbols of the UAE, such as Arabic calligraphy, the UAE flag, and even a giant falcon in flight.
Nearly 1.5 million people gathered to witness the spectacular musical event which lasted for 10 minutes. It began with a display of 2018 being the 'Year of Zayed' and then moved on to feature the symbols of the country - the UAE flag, the falcon in flight, and the Arabic language
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The Burj Khalifa, known as the Burj Dubai before its inauguration, is a megatall skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. With a total height of 829.8 m (2,722 ft) and a roof height (excluding antenna) of 828 m (2,717 ft), the Burj Khalifa has been the tallest structure in the world since its topping out in late 2008.
Construction of the Burj Khalifa began in 2004, with the exterior completed five years later in 2009. The primary structure is reinforced concrete. The building was opened in 2010 as part of a new development called Downtown Dubai. It is designed to be the centrepiece of large-scale, mixed-use development. The decision to construct the building is reportedly based on the government's decision to diversify from an oil-based economy, and for Dubai to gain international recognition. The building was originally named Burj Dubai but was renamed in honour of the ruler of Abu Dhabi and president of the United Arab Emirates, Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Abu Dhabi and the UAE government lent Dubai money to pay its debts. The building broke numerous height records, including its designation as the tallest tower in the world.
