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October 23, 2024 · 5:35 am

Dubai — Burj Khalifa Light Show (Short Video)

This week and next I will present images and videos of Dubai. Today will feature a short version of the nightly spectacular Burj Khalifa light show (next week’s Fun Photo Friday will feature the extended version). The Burj Khalifa is the world’s tallest structure. It towers over a half-mile in height. Today we’re concerned with the nightly light show. As one would expect of the world’s tallest structure, the light show is the world’s largest displayed upon a single structure.

Some fun stats on the tallest structure in the world, the Burj Khalifa:

Completed: 1 October 2009
Opened: 4 January 2010
Height (top of spire): 2,717 feet/828 meters:
Height (antenna): 2,722 feet/829.8 meters
Roof: 2,426 feet/739.4 meters
Top Floor: 1,921 feet/585.4 meters
Observatory: 1,823 feet/555.7 meters
Total Floors: 163 (including nine maintenance floors)
Floor Area: 3,331,100 sq. ft./309,473 m²
For times and other information see: Burj Khalifa Light Show & Dubai Fountain Timings

Enough of the stats. Enjoy the show:

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October 21, 2024 · 5:35 am

Dubai — Dubai Fountain Show at Burj Khalifa Lake (Video)

This week and next I will present images and videos of Dubai. Today will feature a short version of the daily magical, music-synchronized Dubai Fountain show on the manmade Burj Khalifa Lake, which is situated beneath the Burj Khalifa. The Burj Khalifa has the distinction of being the tallest structure in the world, but more on that Wednesday.

Some fun stats on the Dubai Fountain situated in the 30-acre/12-hectare artificial Burj Khalifa Lake:

Length: 902 feet/275 meters
Height: Shoots water up to 500 feet/152 meters
Capacity: Can spew up to 22,000 gallons/83,000 litres simultaneously
Nighttime shows are illuminated by 6,600 individual lights and 25 projectors
Fountain shows are synchronized to music ranging from classical to contemporary
For times and other information see: Burj Khalifa Light Show & Dubai Fountain Timings

For now, enjoy the show:

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October 11, 2024 · 5:35 am

Fun Photo Friday —Qasr Al Watan Palace Favorites 3

Today concludes this series on Abu Dhabi. Next week will show so recent random photos, and the week after that I begin my series on Dubia. I hope to see you then!