Carpet On January 1, 2024, Ras Al Khaimah, a city already famed for its iconic New Year’s Eve shows, etched its name in history by breaking two Guinness World Records during the UAE’s festive kickoff for 2024.
Aquatic Fireworks Chain: A Dazzling 5.8km Display
The emirate initiated the new year with an awe-inspiring eight-minute showcase, combining fireworks and drone displays. This extraordinary event secured the record for the ‘Longest chain of aquatic floating fireworks,’ spanning an impressive 5.8km.
Drones Take Flight: A 2km Straight-Line Display: Carpet
In another remarkable feat, Ras Al Khaimah orchestrated the ‘Longest straight-line drones display,’ covering an astonishing 2km. The entire presentation featured innovative elements, including 1,050 LED drones, creating a captivating ‘carpet’ of aquatic floating fireworks. The spectacle also showcased acrobatic pyro planes displays inspired by Ras Al Khaimah’s natural wonders – the desert, the sea, and the mountains, all choreographed to exclusive music composed for this special occasion.
As the city’s waterfront, already a canvas for Guinness World Records, lit up along its 4.5km stretch, Ras Al Khaimah added another chapter to its illustrious history of record-breaking New Year’s Eve celebrations.
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