Burj Dubai Inauguration
The grand inauguration of Burj Dubai, world's tallest building will showcase a spectacular display of sound, water, light and fireworks on 4th January, 2010 as reported by Emirates news agency (WAM) on Monday.
Burj Dubai smashed the previous world record, which was held by Taiwan's 508m Taipei 101. This iconic building can be seen from 95 kms away and all the buildings surrounding look as if small seedlings surrounding a big plant.
The inauguration ceremony will present a combination of sparkling fire-works, light beams, choreographed water displays and sound & music effects.
The facade will be integraded with 868 high powered 'stroboscope' lights which will individually fire and create a series of lighting sequences.
Event experts from all across the globe (France, Britain and United States) collaborated on the project which also demonstrates the global spirit of teamwork which defines Burj Dubai itself.
The public will be able to watch the show from the "Waterfront Promenade" adjacent to the "Dubai Mall".
The ceremony will start with a short movie film which puts forward the story of Dubai and the evolution of Burj Dubai as world's tallest building. After that, the display of a properly choreographed sound, water, light and fireworks show will follow.
According to Ahmad Al Matrooshi, Managing Director, Emmar Properties, said that the performance will be a symbolic representation of status of Burj Dubai in the world.
"Just as Burj Dubai leaves an indelible impression on the mind's eye, so the performance dedicated to the tower's inauguration on January 4 will be a memory to cherish," Al Matrooshi said.