30.10.2026 01:02
The excitement of the 29 October Republic Day, celebrated all around the world, was also carried to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. The city’s symbol, Burj Khalifa, was illuminated with the red and white colors of the Turkish flag, while the Turkish National Anthem echoed in the center of Dubai.
Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, was illuminated with the Turkish flag on the occasion of October 29 Republic Day. As the Turkish National Anthem was played accompanied by the image of the crescent and star flag projected onto the skyscraper's facade, the celebrations in Dubai added color to the 103rd anniversary of the Republic.
TURKISH FLAG ON THE WORLD'S TALLEST BUILDING
At Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building with a height of 828 meters, a special light show was held on Thursday, October 29, for the anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Turkey.
In the announcement made by Turkey's Consulate General in Dubai, it was reported that the Turkish flag would be projected onto the skyscraper at 19:20. During the show, Burj Khalifa was illuminated in red, and an image of the Turkish flag with a white crescent and star was created on its facade.
TURKISH NATIONAL ANTHEM PLAYED IN DUBAI
The Turkish National Anthem was also played at the celebration where the Turkish flag was projected onto Burj Khalifa. The show, held at one of Dubai's landmark structures, was among the images demonstrating that Republic Day was celebrated with enthusiasm abroad as well.
In his message, Turkey's Ambassador to Abu Dhabi, Lütfullah Göktaş, said, "We offer our gratitude to our Emirati brothers who shared our enthusiasm," and once again celebrated our Republic Day.