Yahoo News Fireworks display at Burj Khalifa if Dubai wins Expo 2020 bid
The tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa will light up with a spectacular fireworks and laser display on 27 November if Dubai wins the bid to host Expo 2020.
Today Inshallah we will all be hearing news that Dubai has won the bid to host the World Expo 2020. Keep an eye out on Burj Khalifa tonight.
— שחררו את פלסטין (@SultanAlQassemi) November 27, 2013
Dubai will find out if it has won the right to host the World Expo 2020 tonight following an extensive voting process.
The voting begins at 5:30pm UAE time and will continue for a maximum of three rounds. The final result is expected at 8:30pm.
The fireworks display is expected to take place around 9pm. The other cities vying for the event are Izmir,Turkey; Ekaterinburg, Russia and Sao Paolo, Brazil.
If #dubaiexpo2020 wins, huge fireworks at Burj Khalifa planned at 9/10 pm
— Ion Gonzaga (@ionGonzaga) November 27, 2013
Security being ramped up at The Dubai Mall. Barricades everywhere in preparation for the celebrations. #DubaiExpo2020
— Uzma Atcha (@TheAtcha) November 27, 2013