Goodbye 2012: Dubai at stroke of midnight

New Year celebrations Burj Al Arab Dubai- January 01-2013  Photo by Gholam kargar

 New Year celebrations Burj Al Arab Dubai- January 01-2013  Photo by Gholam kargar

New Year celebrations Burj Al Arab Dubai- January 01-2013  Photo by Gholam kargar

New Year celebrations Burj Al Arab Dubai- January 01-2013  Photo by Gholam kargar

Fireworks illuminate Burj Khalifa while thousands of people gather to celebrate the New Year at midnight in Dubai on January 1, 2013. (AFP)

Revellers watch fireworks illuminating over Burj Khalifa in Dubai on January 1, 2013. Thousands of people gathered to celebrate the New Year at midnigh. (AFP)

Revellers watch fireworks illuminating over Burj Khalifa in Dubai on January 1, 2013. Thousands of people gathered to celebrate the New Year at midnigh. (AFP)

Revellers watch fireworks illuminating over Burj Khalifa in Dubai on January 1, 2013. Thousands of people gathered to celebrate the New Year at midnigh. (AFP)

 Revelers watch fireworks over Burj Khalifa in Dubai on January 1, 2013. Thousands of people gathered to celebrate the New Year at midnight. (AFP)

Revelers watch fireworks over Burj Khalifa in Dubai on January 1, 2013. Thousands of people gathered to celebrate the New Year at midnight. (AFP)

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