Abu Dhabi is set to light up the night this New Year’s Eve with a spectacular event at the Sheikh Zayed Festival in Al Wathba. The capital is aiming to break six Guinness World Records with its breathtaking fireworks and drone displays, promising a memorable celebration for visitors.

The centerpiece of the evening will be a 50-minute display featuring dazzling fireworks and a 6,000-drone show. The drones will create intricate aerial art, including the world’s largest “Happy New Year” message, synchronizing with music to captivate the audience.

 

Here are the six Guinness World Records they aim to break:

  • Over 53 minutes of continuous fireworks, marking the largest display globally.
  • A 20-minute spectacle involving 6,000 drones, the longest of its kind.
  • The creation of the world’s largest aerial images using more than 3,000 drones.
  • A synchronized display of 3,000 drones spelling out “Happy New Year.”
  • The largest synchronized music-drone show.
  • An unparalleled fireworks display in terms of quantity, design, and duration.

For those unable to stay late, hourly fireworks from 6 PM ensure you won’t miss out on the action.

Tickets to this extraordinary event are just AED 50 and can be booked on the festival’s website. Don’t miss this chance to ring in the New Year with an unforgettable spectacle.