January 26, 2017 - 08:55 am: In a special tribute to India on its 68th Republic Day, Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest skyscraper, was lit up like the Indian Flag. The musical fountains next to the world's tallest building leapt to the music of Jai Ho and Vande Mataram, as a mile high electronic flag draped the Burj. India shares a strong friendship with UAE. Prime Minister Modi has called the United Arab Emirates a valued partner.