दुनिया के सबसे बड़े आतिशबाजी - 15 Photos + videos

Organisers spent US$20 million (Dh73.5m) to put on the party for 2,000-plus guests, who had to pass through three security checkpoints in their vehicles and another on foot.

Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, the executive chairman of Nakheel, the hotel developer and operator, said: “I’m thrilled and proud. Five years ago where I am standing now was water.”

The event featured the world’s largest fireworks show and a private concert from the Australian singer Kylie Minogue, who made her Middle East debut. Giant Arabic mosaics were projected onto the side of the hotel throughout the evening.

The entire artificial palm-shaped island on which the facility lies was locked down several hours before the festivities began.

Anyone without a ticket was refused entry; residents were forced to show a special pass or tenancy contract to access their homes.












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