UAE all decked up to ring in New Year 2017!

• Preparations are on full swing across the UAE, including Dubai, for the much-awaited festivities.

As the world is all prepared to ring in the new year, preparations are on full swing across the UAE for the much-awaited festivities.

As expected, the most sought after destination is Downtown Dubai, where 650,000 people are expected to step in to watch the New Year fireworks and laser show displayed on the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa.

Choreographed to a customised soundtrack, the pyrotechnics display will bring to life several milestone moments and artistic interpretations in fireworks of a falcon flying high, swirling comets, and Arabian dance forms. 

In specialized red and white comet shows and LED shows, the pyrotechnics will be displayed from Burj Khalifa, Dubai Opera and various landmarks. 

The finale of the event will feature a display in pyrotechnics celebrating Dubai's current and future icons.

Various authorities are completing the last-minute preparations to give the New Year revellers a safe and comfortable experience of watching the spectacular show.