Dubai erupts as glitzy fireworks mark new year
Thousands thronged the world's tallest tower for the second year running to see in 2012
The glittering Burj Khalifa show began just before stroke of midnight, lighting up the night sky The display was accompanied by an hour-long water, light and music show from the Dubai Fountain The pyrotechnics display, thought to be the world's tallest, could be seen across the emirate A fireworks display was also seen near Burj Al Arab hotel Hundreds turned up to capture the beautiful display on cameras Cars on the surrounding roads ground to a halt as people stopped to watch the display The words New Year displayed on Burj Khalifa Burj Al Arab is the fourth tallest hotel in the world (Getty Images) People began arriving in the early afternoon to secure a spot at the foot of the Burj Khalifa The Dubai Fountain show featured music Thousands filmed the show, which marked the Burj Khalifa's second new year's eve celebrations People had queued for hours to get a ringside seat for the show The Dubai Fountain show lights up the night sky The show began at the stroke of midnight, drawing gasps from the watching crowd The Dubai Fountain was a key attraction for revellers The area surrounding the tower was closely monitored as thousands packed in to watch the display
