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ubai rings in 2017 with a dazzling display of fireworks The spectacular display lasted 8 minutes, shooting off from 23 locations in Downtown Dubai, with Burj Khalifa at its centre Fireworks display at Burj Khalifa lit up the night sky welcoming the year 2017, in Dubai.Image Credit: Viendra Saklani/Gulf News Fireworks near the iconic Burj Al Arab in Jumeirah, DubaiImage Credit: Paul Crompton/Gulf News Fireworks display at Burj Khalifa lit up the Dubai skyline welcoming the year 2017Image Credit: Atiq ur Rehman/Gulf News Fireworks near the iconic Burj Al Arab in Jumeirah, DubaiImage Credit: Paul Cromption/Gulf News Fireworks from Burj Khalifa lit up the night sky welcoming the year 2017, in DubaiImage Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News Huge crowd at the MBR Boulevard, Downtown DubaiImage Credit: Shafaat/Gulf News Image Credit: Paul Crompton/Gulf News Residents at MBR BoulevardImage Credit: Shafaat Shahbandari/Gulf News Residents of Dubai wait to ring in the New Year by watching fireworks at the Burj Al Arab in Dubai. Image Credit: Zarina Fernandes/ Gulf News Residents of Dubai wait to ring in the New Year by watching fireworks at the Burj Al Arab in Dubai. Image Credit: Zarina Fernandes/ Gulf News Image Credit: Jawed Nawab/Gulf News Huge crowd at the Dubai Mall metro stationImage Credit: Atiq ur Rehman/Gulf News Image Credit: Paul Crompton/Gulf News Dubai residents gather at Dubai Mall to watch fireworks at Burj KhalifaImage Credit: Virendra Saklani ( 1 of 14 ) ‹› Published: 00:14 January 1, 2017 Shafaat Shahbandari & Paul Crompton, Staff Reporters Dubai ushered in 2017 with a spectacular display of fireworks in Down Town Dubai with Burj Khalifa at its centre. Here's the coverage of the New Year Eve events in Dubai as it happened. 12.10am A dazzling display of fireworks lit up the Dubai skyline to ring in 2017. The spectacular display lasted 8 minutes, shooting off from 23 locations in Downtown Dubai, with Burj Khalifa at its centre. Thousands of people, including children, women and old waited for hours around Downtown to enjoy the spectacle. Watch: Fireworks near the iconic Burj Al Arab in Jumeirah, Dubai 11.50pm Fireworks just minutes away With just five minutes left to go, there is little more than standing room on Jumeirah Beach. Some get a better view. 11.45pm Just 15 minutes to go and the Downtown has brightened up with more colour, lights and sounds. People from all walks of life and all nationalities are here, waiting for the the lights to go off and the skies to lighten up. Crowd on their feet as we enter the last 15 minutes before the countdown for one of the biggest New Year celebrations in the world. 11.40pm Roads around Downtown totally blocked, including SZR, Al Khail, Ras Al Khor road and others Roads around Downtown totally blocked, including SZR, Al Khail, Ras Al Khor road and others 11.30pm On Jumeirah Public Beach, the crowd swelled as the clock inched closer to midnight. People packed onto the beach, standing so close as to almost be hit by the surging waves. At times, the crowd broke into shouts and whistles as the excitement built up. 1030pm At MBR Boulevard, where there are separate viewing areas for families and bachelors, families are still allowed to enter while access is closed for bachelors. 10.05pm Celebrations at Dubai fountain Follow Dubai Media Office ✔ @DXBMediaOffice Dubai fountain,the world's largest choreographed fountain, displays a mixed stunning show of music and innovation as part of #MyDubaiNewYear 10:23 PM - 31 Dec 2016 33 33 Retweets 30 30 likes Follow Dubai Media Office ✔ @DXBMediaOffice Burj Khalifa Metro station is closed now. Alternatively, you may use Financial Centre and Business Bay stations. #MyDubaiNewYear 10:09 PM - 31 Dec 2016 5 5 Retweets 9 9 likes 9.30pm Crowded scenes at Burj Park Access to Burj Park was temporarily allowed for a few minutes, but closed again after the area witnessed crowded scenes. People are getting restless, hooting and whistling to make their voices heard. Traffic jam reported on Ras Al Khor and Al Khail Roads heading towards Dubai Mall. Traffic issues reported on Shaikh Zayed Road also, from DWTC towards Dubai Mall.9.00pm Access to Dubai Mall closed Access to Dubai Mall is closed said security sources. People are now being directed to Burj Park. 8.10pm Burj Khalifa Station is packed with revelers and trains are skipping stop to avoid crowding. The station will be closed at 10pm. RTA official urges commuters to get off at Financial Centre station and Business Bay.