27-05-2025
Dubai: Dh100,000 Burj Khalifa contest deadline extended
Due to the overwhelming response from artists and designers from across the UAE, the Burj Khalifa Facade Show Design Competition submission deadline has been extended, Emaar, the master developer, said on Tuesday.
The new submission deadline is June 26 with the winner set to be announced on July 14, the developer said.
Emaar had earlier announced the launch of the competition on May 6 with UAE residents invited to design a projection for the Burj Khalifa which will be displayed at the world's tallest building. The submission of entries had begun on May 6 and the earlier deadline was May 26.
The winning submission will be broadcast on the facade of the Burj Khalifa and the winner will take home a grand prize of Dh100,000.
"Given the overwhelming interest in the Burj Khalifa Competition, we're extending the deadline to give more talents the opportunity to shine. You now have until June 26, 2025, to submit your artwork for a chance to win Dh100,000, Emaar said in a post on X.
Submission requirements
Participants must submit a 3-minute audiovisual video in MP4 format for preview and a high-resolution MOV version for final display. The project must include royalty-free music and original visuals aligned with the UAE's cultural values.
In November 2024, Emaar announced the completion of a revolutionary façade lighting upgrade for Burj Khalifa. This debuted during the UAE's Eid Al Etihad celebrations on December 1, 2024, and set the stage for Burj Khalifa's 15th anniversary on January 4, 2025.
