As Dubai prepared for its globally anticipated New Year’s Eve celebration, a team of skilled technicians and engineers undertook a monumental six-month operation to equip the world’s tallest building with an unprecedented lighting system. The Burj Khalifa, standing at the heart of Downtown Dubai, required the installation of nearly 250 high-intensity light fixtures and 70 advanced lasers to execute its legendary pyrotechnic display.
The installation process itself was a feat of human engineering and courage. Video footage released by Emaar Properties, the developer of the iconic tower, revealed workers suspended by heavy-duty ropes at dizzying heights along the skyscraper’s facade. These technicians meticulously attached the sophisticated equipment while coordinating with ground-based teams managing timing and visual effects.
Baiju, co-founder of Johnson Technical Services, the Dubai-based firm responsible for the lighting provision, described the intense pressure surrounding the countdown moment: ‘The final seconds elevate our heartbeat; every component must function precisely at the 11:59:99 mark. We experience both nervous anticipation and tremendous excitement.’
The culmination of 180 days of meticulous planning and physical effort transformed the Burj Khalifa into a radiant canvas of color on December 31, 2025. The spectacle drew millions of residents and global viewers through livestreams, creating another historic entry into Dubai’s record of magnificent celebrations. Mohammed Alabbar, founder of Emaar Properties, publicly acknowledged the technical teams for their outstanding efforts in creating what he termed ‘the world’s most powerful light installation.’