Downtown Dubai, the flagship development of Emaar Properties PJSC, described as 'The Centre of Now,' is welcoming the world to join in its spectacular New Year's Celebrations 2012.
Now in the league of the most popular global New Year's celebrations and eagerly awaited by an international audience, the New Year's Celebrations 2012 in Downtown Dubai is organised with the support of Roads & Transport Authority (RTA), Dubai Police, Dubai Civil Defence, Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, the Centre of Ambulance Services, Dubai Health Authority (DHA), and Dubai Media Incorporated and Dubai Events & Promotions Establishment (DEPE).
The excitement will reach a feverish pitch on December 31, with the distinctive fireworks extravaganza in Downtown Dubai. While the 828 metres (2,716.5 ft) Burj Khalifa will host a stunning fireworks display -- described as the 'world's largest fireworks,' various venues in Downtown Dubai will also celebrate the arrival of the New Year with fireworks, together creating an unprecedented ambience.
Having already elevated Dubai to the league of the world's most preferred destinations to mark the end of the year; the New Year's Celebrations are open for the public. They can revel in the celebrations from Burj Park, an island overlooking Burj Khalifa, set on Burj Lake. Visitors can also enjoy the celebrations from the Waterfront Promenade lining the adjacent Dubai Mall, Burj Plaza, the 3.5km Emaar Boulevard, The Pavilion in Downtown Dubai, and other areas in Downtown Dubai, in addition to a drive-in designated location in Al Meydan area. Dubai Media Incorporated will also broadcast celebrations live on Dubai TV, Dubai One, and Dubai FM.