Due to the overwhelming response from artists and designers across the UAE, the Burj Khalifa Facade Show Design Competition submission deadline has been extended, Emaar, the master developer, announced on Tuesday.
The new submission deadline is June 26, with the winner set to be announced on July 14, as stated by the developer.
Emaar had earlier announced the launch of the competition on May 6, inviting UAE residents to design a projection for the Burj Khalifa, which will be displayed at the world’s tallest building. The submission of entries began on May 6, and the original deadline was May 26.
Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.
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 stated 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 the 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.
Dubai: Want to see your design displayed on Burj Khalifa? Dh100,000 prize money announced
Dubai: ‘New look’ show to debut on Burj Khalifa from December 1; timings revealed
Look: When ‘Spiderman’ scaled the towering Burj Khalifa 14 years ago
