Another world record is on the horizon — literally — in the UAE.
The emirate of Ras Al Khaimah is set to welcome 2023 with a 12-minute firework display, which the organisers said will attempt to break world records.
Similar to last year’s spectacle, the pyromusical show will cover a stretch of 4.7 kilometres along the waterfront between Al Marjan Island and Al Hamra Village.
The specific Guinness World Records titles have not been disclosed, but Ras Al Khaimah visitors are set to enjoy another New Year’s Eve extravaganza that will feature drones, nano lights, colours and shapes choreographed to electric beats.
For New Year's Eve 2021, Ras Al Khaimah made a splash with a breathtaking fireworks show, using more than 15,000 effects and 452 firework drones.
It was recognised with two Guinness World Records titles — Most Remote Operated Multirotors / Drones Launching Fireworks Simultaneously, and Highest Altitude Multirotor / Drone Firework Display.
To mark the beginning of 2021, Ras Al Khaimah dazzled guests with a 10-minute fireworks show that won the Guinness World Records titles for most unmanned aerial vehicles for launching fireworks simultaneously, and the longest fireworks waterfall.
The year before, the emirate clinched the records for the longest chain of fireworks and longest straight line of fireworks, at its 2019 New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Look back at some of the best UAE firework displays — in pictures
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The New Year's Eve celebrations in Ras Al Khaimah #RAKNYE 2022 dazzled everyone with a fireworks display that shattered two Guinness World Records. Photo: Marjan RAK/twitter -
A picture taken on December 31, 2021 shows fireworks erupting from the Burj Khalifa in Dubai as part of the New Year's festivities. AFP -
Fireworks explode at Expo 2020 Dubai to mark New Year 2022. Reuters -
Spectacular fireworks display at the stroke of midnight to ring in the New Year 2022 on Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
Grand fireworks lit up the night sky along the Abu Dhabi Corniche for UAE at 50 celebrations on December 2, 2021. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
The fireworks on the UAE's 50th National Day in 2021 in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
Golden Jubilee fireworks at Al Maryah island in Abu Dhabi. Deepak Fernandez / The National -
Fireworks as part of the 50th National Day celebration at the Expo 2020 Dubai site on December 1. Pawan Singh / The National -
Fireworks are set off from the Yas Bay waterfront to mark Eid Al Fitr on May 13, 2021. Victor Besa / The National -
Fireworks light the sky above Ain Dubai (the Dubai Eye), the world’s largest and tallest observation wheel, to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, on November 4, 2021. AFP -
Diwali celebrations at Ain Dubai in 2021. AFP -
Dubai's Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest skyscraper, is lit by fireworks during its opening ceremony on January 4, 2010. AFP -
People watch as fireworks set off above Atlantis, The Palm hotel during the first day of Expo 2020 Dubai on October 1, 2021. Reuters -
Fireworks at Atlantis, The Palm to mark Expo 2020 Dubai. Reuters -
The opening of Expo 2020 Dubai was marked by fireworks across the emirate. Reuters -
Fireworks take place every weekend at Global Village in Dubai throughout the season. Photo: Global Village -
In May 2021, Global Village attempted the world record for highest fireworks, with 20 skydivers landing at the fair with fireworks. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
In 2018, a fireworks show in Ras Al Khaimah was choreographed to seven chapters and set to global music by 14 renowned composers. Photo: Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority -
Ras Al Khaimah and Al Marjan Island ushered in 2018 by setting the Guinness World Record for the ‘largest aerial firework shell’. Photo: Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority -
Ras Al Khaimah put on a record-breaking fireworks display on New Year's Eve in 2019. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Fireworks display at the Yas Waterfront, Abu Dhabi, in honour of Saudi Arabia’s 91st National Day on September 23. 2021. Victor Besa / The National -
More New Year’s Eve fireworks at the Abu Dhabi Corniche Breakwater. Victor Besa for The National -
There are always fireworks to mark the Formula Grand Prix finale in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi -
People enjoying the fireworks on Abu Dhabi Corniche to celebrate the 41st UAE National Day in 2012. Ravindranath K / The National
