The popular festival aims to smash Guinness World Records with a fireworks display that will take your breath away
Get ready to ring in the New Year in the most explosive way possible – with the largest fireworks display ever seen at the Sheikh Zayed Festival in Al Wathba!
With a New Year’s Eve celebration that’s sure to go down in history, this year’s event promises to light up the night in a way that will have you saying, “I can’t believe my eyes!”
Breaking records and lighting up the sky
The stakes have never been higher, as the Sheikh Zayed Festival aims to smash Guinness World Records with a fireworks display that will take your breath away.
Starting at 6 pm, the sky will come alive with a series of dazzling fireworks that will build up to the grand finale at midnight.
But this isn’t just any fireworks show—oh no. We’re talking about the longest and most continuous fireworks show in history, lasting a record-breaking 53 minutes as the clock strikes twelve!
Expect a stunning visual feast of colours, patterns, and shapes that will make even the biggest fireworks fan gasp in awe. These aren’t just fireworks; they’re a record-breaking masterpiece designed to keep your eyes glued to the sky.
Drone magic: Setting the sky on fire
As if the fireworks alone weren’t enough to light up your night, prepare for an unbelievable 20-minute drone performance starting at 11.40 pm.
Over 6,000 drones will take to the skies, working in perfect harmony to create jaw-dropping visuals.
And here’s the kicker: 3,000 drones will team up to create the largest image ever formed in the sky, making history in the process. It’s a display that’ll have you staring in wonder as the night sky fills with futuristic brilliance.
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Laser show and balloon blast
On the ground, the Emirates Fountain stage will take a bold step into the future with an extraordinary laser and light show.
With 80 advanced laser systems lighting up the night, this synchronised spectacle will provide the perfect accompaniment to the fireworks.
As an extra treat, over 100,000 balloons will be released into the sky, adding a touch of whimsy to this record-breaking celebration.
It’s a marriage of tradition and technology, creating a visual symphony that’s truly one for the books.
The gates open at 2 pm, and with so many record-breaking events in store, you’ll want to arrive early! Tickets are available for advance purchase, so make sure to secure your spot for this monumental celebration before it sells out.
And for those who can’t get inside, don’t worry; massive outdoor screens will be set up to bring you the live action in real-time.
AED 50. 31 December, Sheikh Zayed Festival in Al Wathba. For further information, visit zayedfestival.ae
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