World’s largest 50-minute fireworks display planned for New Year’s Eve in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi plans to host the “world’s largest fireworks display” with a 50-minute spectacle on New Year’s Eve at Sheikh Zayed Festival in Al Wathba.

The festival aims to break six Guinness World Records for the celebrations, which include a 6,000-drone show creating aerial art for more than 20 minutes.

Last New Year’s Eve, the Festival’s fireworks display lasted 40 minutes, breaking three Guinness World Records in terms of quantity, time and formation. Also, over 5,000 drones broke another Guinness World Record, for the largest aerial logo.

This time, the fireworks will begin every hour from 6pm, culminating in the record-bid midnight finale. There will also be laser shows, cultural performances, and a variety of other activities.

Meanwhile Yas Bay on Yas Island will host two fireworks displays, at 9pm and midnight.

Also, the Corniche, a popular destination for festivals and public holidays, will offer fireworks displays with its waterfront views.

The Liwa International Festival offers an array of cultural and entertainment activities, along with spectacular fireworks. Visitors can enjoy a classic car exhibition, film screenings, the Moreeb Dune market, and other activities to ring in 2025 in style. In addition to the festival, other locations in Al Dhafra, such as the Public Park in Madinat Zayed, Ghayathi, and Al Mughira Beach in Al Marfa, will feature fireworks displays.

For a quieter evening, step into the festive spirit at the Christmas Village hosted by the Abrahamic Family House, which offers snow-themed activities like kids’ snow paper crafts, reindeer food making, holiday photo frame crafting, and other seasonal fun.

• Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain

• Liwa festival, Al Dhafra

• Public Park, Madinat Zayed, Al Dhafra

• Ghayathi, Al Dhafra (behind Tamm Centre)

• Al Mughira Beach, Al Marfa, Al Dhafra