On New Year’s Eve, the Sheikh Zayed Festival witnessed over one million visitors from across the world, who gathered at Al Wathba to welcome 2023 with the largest fireworks display and drone show, breaking four Guinness World Records.
Spectators watched the 60-minute drone and fireworks shows with exhilaration. This was a record first time in the region and documented by the Guinness World Records.
Amid an atmosphere of joy, the largest fireworks display lasted more than 40 minutes, and more than 3,000 drones flew up the sky. The lights were of different colours and formation, providing the crowd with an exceptional experience and a welcome message at the end of the exhilarating show that successfully broke three Guinness World Records.
Visitors to the festival documented the moments of the various shows and shared them on social media. The stunning performances were broadcasted on the festival's social media channels.
The Emirates Fountain and Laser shows impressed visitors of all ages with dazzling musical and laser displays.
The new year celebrations also included entertaining international folklore and cultural presentations, turning the festival into a global artistic destination.
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