Records will tumble this New Year's Eve if the UAE has anything to do with it.
Whether trekking towards Al Wathba desert or heading to Downtown Dubai to watch the fireworks show around the world’s tallest building, there’s something for everyone.
Here’s a look at some of the titles organisers will attempt to win. .
Abu Dhabi
The Sheikh Zayed Festival in Al Wathba will try to break its own Guinness World Records for duration, volume and formation during its firework and light spectacle on New Year's Eve.
This includes the largest firework display, which will be on for 40 minutes, and a light show with more than 3,000 drones. In addition, there will also be other activities including performances at the Children's Theatre, games at Fun Fair City and more.
For more on the Sheikh Zayed Festival, read our story here.
Ras Al Khaimah
The emirate will attempt to break their own record with a 12-minute fireworks show, although the specific titles they are aiming for have not been disclosed yet.
Similar to last year’s spectacle, the pyro-musical will cover 4.7km along the waterfront between Al Marjan Island and Al Hamra Village.
For New Year's Eve last year, 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.
Dubai
Burj Khalifa’s New Year’s Eve programme will also see a title attempt with its light show. It will try to set a new world record for the largest laser display, while the light beams will attempt to break the record for travelling the longest distance yet.
For those who attend the event, read our story on everything you need to know about it, including information on transport and parking and how to access Downtown Dubai amid road closures.
Scroll the gallery below to see a history of fireworks in the UAE
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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
