The world's tallest tower - the Burj Khalifa - is marking its 10th anniversary with a spectacular line-up of events today.
Three special LED light shows have been planned at 7:00 pm, 8:00 pm and 9:00 pm to mark the milestone.
Visitors to the observation deck, At the Top, and The Dubai Mall, stand a chance to win gifts, with more surprises in store for those attending the celebrations at The Dubai Fountain Boardwalk.
A tweet from the Burj Khalifa’s official Twitter looked back at when the incredible journey began, and how it has welcomed more than 20,900,000 guests so far.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, marked the occasion with an incredible video of the tower on his official social media handle.
At 828 metres, the Burj Khalifa was inaugurated on January 4, 2010, to coincide with the fourth anniversary of the Accession Day of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has highlighted the endless possibilities Dubai continues to offer, with "AED2.1 trillion worth of projects underway" and more "in the coming phase".
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has awarded the ‘Mohammed bin Rashid Scarf’ to Mohammed Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, for his dedicated service.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister, has awarded the first Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Medal to Eng. Marwan bin Ghalita, Director General of Dubai Municipality.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has reaffirmed the UAE's solidarity with Saudi Arabia during a call with his counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Russia's Vladimir Putin have reviewed developments in the Middle East and underscored the importance of reinforcing security and stability in the region during a phone call.
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