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No fireworks at Burj Khalifa this New Years Eve

Dubai - Emaar has organised a unique light show to ring in the New Year.

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Published: Thu 28 Dec 2017, 11:26 AM

Last updated: Sat 30 Dec 2017, 12:18 PM

There will be no fireworks at Burj Khalifa on December 31, officials announced on Wednesday.

The fireworks, which attract visitors from all across the world, will be replaced with a special light show.

Dubai-based master developer Emaar, which owns and operates the Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Mall, has organised a unique light show to ring in the New Year.
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"This #MyDubaiNewYear is nothing like you've seen before! Get ready for a groundbreaking show as we #LightUp2018 in Downtown Dubai," Emaar said in a video posted on Facebook.

The video shows the words "1.1.2018" glow in neon-blue lights.

Another video, posted with the caption "Say goodbye to the old & hello to the new as we #LightUp2018 in Downtown Dubai this #MyDubaiNewYear," shows the words "Downtown Dubai" and "join us" lighting up in the same neon-blue colours.
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