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The upgrade transforms the facade into a visual spectacle, offering a wide spectrum of colour and effects, enhancing the guest experience while Dubai’s status as innovator and design excellence
Emaar Properties announced the completion of a façade lighting upgrade for the Burj Khalifa. The dynamic RGBW lighting system, integrating technology with the building’s architecture, debuted during the UAE’s Eid Al Etihad celebrations on 1 December 2024, and set the stage for Burj Khalifa’s 15th anniversary on 4 January 2025.
The upgrade transforms the façade into a visual spectacle, offering a wide spectrum of colour and effects, enhancing the guest experience while Dubai’s status as innovator and design excellence, said a statement.
The process was coordinated with six-month mock-up testing to ensure integration. The upgraded system features dynamic RGBW technology, replacing static lights with colour-changing, addressable fixtures to create complex lighting effects. Without compromising Burj Khalifa’s design, the system can create dynamic lighting scenes, from festive displays to everyday illuminations, complementing the tower’s media screen and adapting to various occasions and celebrations, it added.
Ahmad Al Matrooshi, Executive Director, Emaar Properties said, “Burj Khalifa has always stood as a beacon of what is possible when vision meets innovation. This lighting overhaul is a testament to our continuous pursuit of excellence and a tribute to the UAE’s spirit of progress. As we unveiled the stunning upgrade during Eid Al Etihad celebrations and approach the tower’s 15th anniversary, this transformation marks a new chapter in its legacy, reaffirming Dubai as a city of boundless ambition.”
The lighting system not only enhances Burj Khalifa’s visual presence but also strengthens its position of architectural brilliance and a symbol of modern design innovation. By blending technology with artistry, this project sets a new benchmark for architectural lighting and promises to inspire future projects worldwide, the statement concluded. |
