Burj Khalifa to ring in 2011
Baku, December 30 (AZERTAC). This New Year`s Eve, the place to be in is Dubai, as the city`s `Global Icon,` Burj Khalifa rings in 2011 with unprecedented spectacular celebrations, Khaleejtimes reports.
Celebrations that will elevate the city to the league of the world`s most sought-after destinations for celebrations ringing in the new year.
In the proud tradition of the gala celebrations marked around iconic structures such as the Sydney Opera House, Paris Eiffel Tower and at New York Times Square, Dubai is welcoming the world with the Burj Khalifa New Year`s Eve Gala.
“The Burj Khalifa New Year`s Eve gala is our tribute to the celebratory spirit of Dubai, home to over 200 nationalities, and a truly global city. The celebrations will put the international spotlight on the city, and drive the destination as the must-visit place for New Year`s Eve celebrations,” said Ahmad Al Matrooshi, Managing Director, Emaar Properties.
Also marking the first anniversary of Burj Khalifa, the New Year`s Eve Gala has a mystique theme that encompasses the entire Downtown Dubai community, the 500-acre mega development by Emaar, described as `The Centre of Now.`
Music, specially composed for the event, will add to the surreal ambience, offering spectators a never-before-experienced New Year`s Eve gala. The celebration will continue for another hour with The Dubai Fountain performing continuously to a range of world and Arabic music. Party lovers can continue the celebration by heading to At the Top, Burj Khalifa, the world`s tallest observation deck with an outdoor terrace, where they can enjoy panoramic night views of the city and beyond.
The Burj Khalifa New Year`s Eve gala is open for the public, who can enjoy the celebrations from Burj Park, an island overlooking Burj Khalifa, and set on the Burj Lake.
They can also view the sparkling extravaganza from the Waterfront Promenade lining the adjacent
Dubai Mall.
The celebrations for New Year`s Eve will start way ahead with the television screens, erected in strategic locations, also relaying the New Year`s Eve celebrations from around the world.
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