As the UAE welcomed 2024, it showcased a spectacular celebration featuring six record-breaking firework feats, mesmerizing drone shows, and dazzling performances. Abu Dhabi’s skies lit up with a 40-minute firework and drone display at the Sheikh Zayed Festival, while Dubai’s Burj Khalifa presented its “brightest, biggest, and most colourful” show ever. Ras Al Khaimah set a new Guinness World Record for the sixth time, illuminating a 4.5km waterfront. Metro stations in Dubai saw crowds heading home after enjoying the festivities. The celebrations included Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Festival with a 5,000-drone show and record-breaking fireworks. Dubai’s Burj Khalifa showcased an awe-inspiring blend of water artistry, light, and sound with 15,682 pyrotechnics and 22,000 gallons of water. Ras Al Khaimah aimed to set new records with its waterfront display. Various locations across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Ras Al Khaimah hosted dazzling fireworks, creating a vibrant start to the new year.
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