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Michael Jackson’s image appears at Burj Khalifa in drone show

ARY News · May 17, 2026, 5:26 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Add ARY News on Google AAResize Thousands of drones produced an image of music artist Michael Jackson in front of the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai.
  • Regarding the matter, international media reports have revealed that the spectacular program, which shows a light display set to the tunes of Jackson’s most famous songs, went viral across social media platforms.
  • However, foreign media reports have since confirmed that the image is actually a highly realistic, computer-generated CGI and AI creation made by a Dubai-based visual effects artist, rather than a real-life event.

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Add ARY News on Google AAResize Thousands of drones produced an image of music artist Michael Jackson in front of the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai.

Regarding the matter, international media reports have revealed that the spectacular program, which shows a light display set to the tunes of Jackson’s most famous songs, went viral across social media platforms. The rare scenes, decorated with colorful lights and modern technology, stunned online viewers worldwide.

However, foreign media reports have since confirmed that the image is actually a highly realistic, computer-generated CGI and AI creation made by a Dubai-based visual effects artist, rather than a real-life event. The creator designed the viral tribute to pay heartfelt homage to the late iconic singer following the recent release of his biopic.

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