Australia prides itself on having some of the best fireworks in the world, but Dubai was aiming to break a Guniness world record with its spectacular display.
Dubai had an impressive fireworks display on the world’s tallest tower, the Burj Khalifa.
The Gulf Arab emirate of Dubai was aiming to break the world record for the largest LED-illuminated facade with its spectacular display centred on the world’s tallest building.
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Going for a world record … Dubai celebrates the New Year with a light and sound extravaganza. Source: AFP
Some 70,000 LED panels around the 2,722-foot Burj Khalifa flashed coloured lights and projected images of the country’s leaders when clocks there struck midnight as a massive fireworks display erupted.
Big bang … people watch as Dubai celebrates the New Year. Source: AFP
The celebration draws throngs of thousands of spectators every New Year’s Eve.
Emaar Properties said a team from Guinness World Records monitored the preparations. Last year, Dubai won the title for the world’s largest firework display, according to Guinness.
Innovative … Dubai celebrates the New Year at the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest tower. Source: AFP
Party time … people watch the fireworks display in Dubai. Source: AFP
Celebrations … Dubai celebrates the New Year. Source: AFP
Dubai’s world record attempt comes as countries including the UK, Italy, France, Germany, Russia, Turkey, Greece, New Zealand, Asia and the Ivory Coast among others welcomed the New Year in spectacular style.
New York joined the celebrations with a bang — the combination of the Times Square Ball Drop, an electrifying fireworks display and Taylor Swift’s rendition of “Shake it Off” resulted in a spectacular beginning of 2015.
Fireworks erupt after midnight in Times Square, New York. Thousands braved the cold to watch the annual ball drop and ring in the new year. Picture: AP. Source: AP
Other US cities yet to follow.
People cheer in front of Rome’s ancient Colosseum as fireworks explode to celebrate the new year on January 1, 2015.Source: AFP
Lots of colours … fireworks illuminate the night sky over the Ebrie Lagoon in Abidjan. Source: AFP
Fireworks explode … over the Archaeological Museum building in Skopje, Macedonia. Source: AP
Welcome 2015 … fireworks above the city centre of Ljubljana, Slovenia. Source: AFP
Captivating … fireworks over the Naples skyline in southern Italy. Source: AFP
Fireworks light up the London skyline and Big Ben just after midnight on January 1, 2015. Picture: Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images Source: Getty Images
Fireworks explode around the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye during the New Year celebrations. Source:AFP
Fireworks explode … behind Berlin’s landmark Brandenburg Gate to usher in the new year. Source: AFP
New Year’s fireworks erupt … over the Arc de Triomphe on the. Source: AFP
A new year … in Red Square in Moscow, Russia. Source: AP
Fireworks explode over St Basil’s Cathedral as people celebrate the New Year at the Red Square in Moscow, Russia.Source: AP
The projection of Spassky (Saviour) tower is seen over the scaffold covering the tower, as fireworks explode over the Red Square in Moscow, Russia. Source: AP
The Kiwis were among the first to kick off festivities, and if their fireworks display is any indication of the year ahead, then 2015 looks set to be much brighter and resplendent than 2014.
Resplendent … fireworks explode from the top of Sky Tower in Auckland, New Zealand. Picture: Getty Images Source:Getty Images
Across the ocean, incredible fireworks exploded over Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong.
Thousands of partygoers flocked to the waterfront to watch the eight-minute pyrotechnic display.
Bright sparks … fireworks explode over Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong. Picture: AFP Source: AFP
In Malaysia, celebrations were more subdued as a show of respect for the thousands of people affected by the deadly floods battering the country’s northeast.
While some regions cancelled celebrations and street parties, a beautiful firework display over Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur went ahead.
Subdued … people watch fireworks explode over Malaysia’s landmark Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur. Picture: AP Source: AP
Around Asia, thousands gathered to enjoy cultural festivities and extravagant light shows — including in North Korea.
Party time … North Koreans gather at the Kim Il Sung Square to watch a fireworks display in Pyongyang. Picture: APSource: AP
Celebrations … fireworks explode over the Yokohama port during new year celebrations near Tokyo, Japan. Picture: APSource: AP
Light show … revellers watch a laser show being projected on buildings as the countdown for the New Year begins in Manila, Philippines. Picture: AP Source: AP
Explosions … fireworks light up the sky as Filipinos welcome the New Year. Picture: AP Source: AP
Back home, Australian cities from Hobart to Melbourne, Sydney to Brisbane greeted 2015 in their trademark glittery fashion.
Sydney parties … the midnight fireworks display to herald in the new year. Picture: Toby Zerna Source: News Corp Australia
Let your colours burst … on the waterfront in Hobart. Picture: News Corp Australia Source: News Corp Australia
Those Down Under will have to wait a few hours however to see how their fireworks displays compare with the likes of London, Paris and New York.
A heart on the Sydney Harbour Bridge during the 9pm fireworks. Picture: John Appleyard Source: News Corp Australia
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