Burj Khalifa Opening

Spectators arrive for the celebrations of the grand opening of the Burj Dubai, 4 January 2010	The Dubai Fountain performs before the main event begins	We learn that Sheikh Mohammed has inaugurated the tower as "Burj Khalifa" in honor of the President of the UAE	Spotlights start the main event
Fireworks explode off the top of the Address Dubai Mall	Fireworks at the base of the Burj Khalifa behind the Dubai Fountain	Grand Opening of Burj Khalifa, 4 January 2010	4 January 2010 also marked the 4th anniversary of the ascension of Sheikh Mohammed as Ruler of Dubai
Spotlights dramatically illuminate the Burj Khalifa	Burj Khalifa looking like something from science fiction	Spotlights on the tower itself join the display	Spotlights - Grand Opening of Burj Khalifa
A bright beam illuminates the pinnacle of Burj Khalifa, 2723 feet (830m) tall	Bright beam illuminates the spire	Zoomed in on the central portion of Burj Khalifa	Dedication of the Burj Khalifa
Fireworks shoot up from the base of Burj Khalifa	Fireworks with the Dubai Fountain, Burj Khalifa inauguration	The spot lights are not part of the Burj Khalifa's standard illumination	Burj Khalifa Grand Opening display
Watching the display from the base of the Burj Residences	Fireworks around the base of Burj Khalifa for the inauguration	Wow - Burj Khalifa lights up like a Christmas Tree	Fireworks shoot out from the sides of Burj Khalifa
Burj Khalifa Inauguration	Bright fireworks at the top of Burj Khaifa	The entire Burj Khalifa engulfed in pyrotechnics	A different type of pyrotechnic
Another round of flares	Burj Khalifa - ready for liftoff	I wonder if anyone was watching the display from inside the building	Burj Khalifa Opening Ceremony
Burj Khalifa - 4 January 2010	Sparkling Pyrotechnics work their way up the tower	Fireworks shot from the top of the World's Tallest Building	Fireworks in a spiral pattern around Burj Khalifa
Burj Khalifa Grand Opening	Burj Khalifa Grand Opening	Smoke starts to obscure the right side of the tower	Burj Khalifa Opening Fireworks
Burj Khalifa - 4 January 2010	Pity the people downwind	Burj Khalifa Opening Ceremony	Red flares shoot to the side
Burj Khalifa Inauguration Fireworks	Burj Khalifa Inauguration Fireworks	Burj Khalifa Inauguration Fireworks	Synchronized flares launched every 5 stories
Burj Khalifa Opening Ceremony	What a spectacle	Burj Khalifa Inauguration	The fireworks head to the top
Fireworks nearly reach the summit	Fireworks with the full height of Burj Khalifa	Remember to sit upwind	The bottom half of Burj Khalifa obscured in this smoke
Celebrate the Burj Khalifa	Burj Khalifa Inauguration Fireworks	The Dubai Fountain fires a high burst	Trails of smoke hang in the air
A star burst at the top	A star burst at the top of the Burj Khalifa	The pinnacle of Burj Khalifa stands out of the smoke as fireworks shoot out from the top	The Finale of the Burj Khalifa Opening Ceremony fireworks
Lotus flower sculpture in the pond with spotlights	Spotlights by Dubai Mall with the Palace Hotel on the right side of the lake	Slowly the smoke clears around Burj Khalifa	Dubai Fountain Show during the Grand Opening of the Burj Khalifa
Dubai Fountain Show during the Grand Opening of the Burj Khalifa	Dubai Fountain Show during the Grand Opening of the Burj Khalifa	Spotlights return after the fireworks	Spotlights mounted on each terrace of the Burj Khalifa
The spotlights turn purple	Dubai fountain performing for the assembled crowd	The high shots of the Dubai Fountain make a loud cracking sound	Colored spotlights - Burj Khalifa Inauguration
Burj Khalifa Opening	Burj Khalifa Opening	Colored spotlights - Burj Khalifa	Lasers could have been a nice touch, but I guess this was enough
Colored spotlights from the Burj Khalifa	A actually think I prefer the white spotlights	They should have kept the spotlights for regular nighttime displays - the strobe system they use is pretty dull	Dubai Fountain in front of the Dubai Mall with spotlights, Burj Khalifa Grand Opening
Additional spotlights join in	Burj Khalifa Grand Opening	Dubai Fountain - Burj Khalifa Inauguration	Dubai Fountain - Burj Khalifa Inauguration
Burj Khalifa Inauguration	Dubai Fountain with spotlights	Dubai Fountain with spotlights	Dubai Fountain Crescendo
Spotlights at the Grand Opening of the Burj Khalifa	Burj Khalifa Grand Opening	Burj Khalifa Grand Opening	Dancing waters of Dubai Fountain
Burj Khalifa Grand Opening	Burj Khalifa Grand Opening	Burj Khalifa Inaugural from Burj Residences	Burj Khalifa Inaugural from Burj Residences
Changing my viewpoint - Burj Khalifa Inauguration	Burj Khalifa Grand Opening	Burj Khalifa Opening Ceremony from Burj Residences	Burj Khalifa Opening Ceremony from Burj Residences
Burj Khalifa Grand Opening	Burj Khalifa Grand Opening	Burj Khalifa Inuguration from Burj Residences	Matt's Gang at Burj Residences for the opening
Grand Opening of Burj Khalifa	The Dubai Fountain with Burj Khalifa	Spot lights for the Grand Opening of the Burj Khalifa, 4 January 2012	Flower in the lake in front of Burj Khalifa
Burj Khalifa Grand Opening	Flower sculpture in the lake beneath Burj Khalifa	Flower sculpture in the lake beneath Burj Khalifa	Flower sculpture in the lake beneath Burj Khalifa
Spotlights - Burj Khalifa	Burj Khalifa Inauguration	Spotlights with the Address Hotel	Burj Khalifa on opening day
Burj Khalifa	Dubai Fountain	Dubai Fountain	Burj Khalifa Opening from EMAAR Drive
Palm tree on EMAAR Drive, Burj Khalifa Opening Day	Entry to the Palace Hotel	An illuminated palm centered between Burj Khalifa and the Address	Heading home after the show