Burj Khalifa celebrates fifth anniversary in style

A host of activities are planned to mark the occassion.

Lighting illuminates the Burj Khalifa tower in the colours of the Emirati flag in downtown Dubai during New Year celebrations. Karim Sahib / AFP PHOTO

DUBAI // Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, marked its fifth anniversary on January 4.

It opened At the Top on level 124 for visitors to join a day of festivities, including free access to level 125, a part of the newly unveiled At the Top, Burj Khalifa SKY experience.

As part of the anniversary celebrations, the Guinness World Record-winning LED illumination on Burj Khalifa facade will continue until January 9.

The LED display envelops the Burj Khalifa in the UAE National flag colours, as shown during the Downtown Dubai New Year’s Eve Gala.

The display also features flags of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, and Kuwait.

Visitors to Downtown Dubai can watch the projections at regular intervals from 6:45pm to 11:45pm.