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As the world is all prepared to ring in the new year, preparations are on full swing across the UAE for the much-awaited festivities.
As expected, the most sought after destination is Downtown Dubai, where 650,000 people are expected to step in to watch the New Year fireworks and laser show displayed on the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa.
Choreographed to a customised soundtrack, the pyrotechnics display will bring to life several milestone moments and artistic interpretations in fireworks of a falcon flying high, swirling comets, and Arabian dance forms. In specialized red and white comet shows and LED shows, the pyrotechnics will be displayed from Burj Khalifa, Dubai Opera and various landmarks. The finale of the event will feature a display in pyrotechnics celebrating Dubai's current and future icons.
Various authorities are completing the last-minute preparations to give the New Year revellers a safe and comfortable experience of watching the spectacular show.
You can download @DubaiPoliceHQ's Event's Security Committee (ESC) SmartPhone App for all information about #MyDubaiNewYear https://t.co/yzRhJWVTtUSignboards are already erected across the location to avoid any confusion. Authorities have set 28 tents across the location for providing first aid and lost and found services. Barricades are installed to control the viewers across the Downtown Dubai area.
- Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) December 30, 2016
Find your way to Downtown Dubai at #MyDubaiNewYear .. All you need to know about public transport and road closures on NYE pic.twitter.com/FACMiprE0FFor those who want to show off their presence at the festival site, telecom company du has announced a happy news. Marwan bin Shakar, vice-president - mobile access network & operations, said: "We have invested in our network to prepare for the New Year's eve: Mobile data capacity will be increased by more than 35 per cent in the high footfall areas while voice capacity will be upgraded by 30 per cent.
- Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) December 30, 2016
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