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650K to witness New Year fireworks show at Burj Khalifa

More than 650,000 people are expected to welcome 2017 at Burj Khalifa, where the official new year fireworks will be be displayed.

The world’s tallest building is one of 160 locations across the emirate to host displays at the turn of midnight, reported The National.

Of that total, 23 will be in the Downtown Dubai area, police said today. Other locations include Khaleej Al Tejari, Dubai Canal, Al Jaddaf, and Ras Al Khor.

Brigadier Abdullah Al Marri, director of Dubai Police’s protective security and emergency department, reportedly said efforts had been made “to ensure that people can reach the locations of events smoothly, so they can get back home safely after enjoying the fireworks”.

He reportedly urged the public to cooperate with authorities and contact the nearest police stand in cases of emergency.

Al Marri said there will be 26 tents across the emirate to offer first aid or help if a child gets lost.

“We urge people to get to head to the celebrations early and before 8 pm, to follow the officers’ instructions, and avoid hindering traffic flow,” he was quoted as saying. “We are expecting six locations to be crowded, including the Burj Khalifa area with approximately 200,000 people and the Dubai Mall area with 400,000 people.”

Another 27,000 people are expected near the Address Hotel, 13,000 in Souk Al Bahar, 10,000 along the promenade, 1,800 in the Burj Plaza area, he reportedly said.

Al Saada Road will close beginning with the Al Murooj Rotana intersection leading to Burj Khalifa and tunnel at 6pm; Zabeel Intersection at8pm; Emirates Towers roundabout leading to Al Saada Road at 10pm; Al Asayel Road at 4pm although public transport and VIP access will continue and Al Sukook Road at 8pm, reported The National.

In Sharjah, tens of thousands of people are expected at the Al Majaz Waterfront to watch a 10-minute fireworks display, the report said.

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