Fireworks light up the skies at Sheikh Zayed Festival in Abu Dhabi. ARCHIVE

Revelers are in for a multi-record-breaking New Year’s fireworks show that will last more than 60 minutes at the Sheikh Zayed Festival in Abu Dhabi, according to the Higher Organising Committee. “Celebrations will include the largest and most extravagant firework display, which will last more than 60 minutes, breaking four Guinness World Records in terms of quantity, time and design intricacy,” the committee said. The fireworks will light the Al Wathba showgrounds where Sheikh Zayed Festival is located. The New Year’s extravaganza will also include an elaborate drone show utilising over 5,000 drones that will hover over Al Wathba skies in intricate patterns, which is also a new record in the region. Spectators will also be treated to a huge laser show in another first of its kind event, in addition to special presentations by the Emirates Fountain, Glowing Towers Garden and the various pavilions of the Festival, along with a number of cultural and civilizational performances from around the world. All visitors to the Festival will experience an atmosphere of joy and celebration on New Year’s Eve with the release of 100,000 colourful balloons in the sky, bringing a smile to every face, as they enjoy the DJ and live music show that brings another unforgettable element to the entertainment and features of that day, organised so ensure that visitors can spend memorable times at the Festival with family and friends on the New Year. December 27 update: Organizers said the balloon release has been cancelled The Organising Committee of the Sheikh Zayed Festival allocated giant screens outside the Festival square to broadcast events, activities and performances of the celebration, due to the expected high turnout to the Festival to celebrate New Year's Eve. The Sheikh Zayed Festival is open until March 9, from 4pm to midnight on weekdays and until 1am on weekends and holidays. ICA/Expat Media
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