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.
But the Global Village recently announced the New Year’s Eve celebrations with a host of mega shows, entertainment, and concerts, topped by fireworks.
It will celebrate the New Year not only of the UAE but also of six other countries around the world through seven countdowns and fireworks displays. The first fireworks show begins at 8:00 pm UAE time and will celebrate New Year in the Philippines, followed by a popular performance from the Philippines on the Main Cultural Stage. This will be followed by a countdown and fireworks display to mark the New Year in Thailand followed by popular Thai performances. As the clock strikes 10:00 pm, the countdown and fireworks will celebrate the arrival of the New Year in Bangladesh, followed by fireworks at the 10:30 pm in celebration of 2018 in India and of Pakistan at 11:00 pm.
At midnight, the biggest fireworks show of the season will mark the arrival of the New Year in the UAE, preceded by special offers from the entertainment team at the Main Cultural Stage and the countdown to end 2017 and begin the New Year. A countdown and fireworks display at 1:00 am in Dubai will coincide with the New Year in Turkey and conclude the celebrations.
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