The fireworks at Burj Khalifa is a yearly spectacle in Dubai. ARCHIVE

For the first time, property developer Emaar is offering paid seats to those who want to watch the Burj Khalifa fireworks on New Year’s Eve. “While Emaar's New Year's Eve celebration remains free for all to enjoy, a unique ticketed viewing experience is introduced at Burj Park in a front-row-set experience of the Burj Khalifa world-famous show,” Emaar said in a statement. Tickets cost Dh300 for adults and Dh150 for children and includes a meal and two drinks, plus access to a prime viewing deck and live entertainment. Tickets are set to go on sale on November 10 on Platinumlist. Ticket holders will have to collect their exclusive Emaar NYE badges from Dubai Mall, Dubai Hills Mall, or Dubai Marina Mall from December 26 to 30, between 2pm and 10pm. The public can still watch the New Year’s Eve fireworks for free from the Dubai Mall and Downtown area. ICA/Expat Media
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