People wait for over 15 hrs to see Burj Khalifa fireworks
Khaleej Times|January 01, 2025
Spanish tourists Yelko Rodriguez and Javier Nieto arrived at Dubai Mall at 9am on December 31, ready to wait over 15 hours to see the fireworks at Burj Khalifa.
Nasreen Abdulla
People wait for over 15 hrs to see Burj Khalifa fireworks

“Last year we celebrated New Year’s Eve in Paris,” said Yelko. “This year we wanted to see the famous Burj Khalifa fireworks. We came prepared to wait with our special 2025 glasses.”

The men were among those who waited over 12 hours at Dubai Mall to catch a glimpse of fireworks at the world’s tallest tower.

This year, guests had several family-friendly, free viewing spots to choose from, including at Southridge, outer boulevard and old town. Shuttle buses were available from various spots around the city. A colour-coded zone system was in place throughout the area to ensure smooth access and navigation for all visitors. People also had the option of purchasing tickets to Burj Park or booking tables at restaurants in Dubai Mall and Downtown Dubai to have a front view of the Burj Khalifa fireworks.

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ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.

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