Watch: Al Ain sets new Guinness World Record with Eid Al Etihad 2024 fireworks
Stunning display spanned 11.1km in just 50 seconds
ABU DHABI: Al Ain City has made history by breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest chain of fireworks during the UAE's 53rd National Day celebrations, now known as Eid Al Etihad.
The breathtaking display, organised by Al Ain City Municipality this week, spanned an impressive 11.1km and lasted just 50 seconds, with fireworks launched simultaneously from 51 platforms.
Rashid Musabah Al Mannai, Director General of Al Ain Municipality, received the certificate from Guinness World Records representatives at a ceremony. The celebration drew around 30,000 visitors over two days, featuring fireworks, drones, folk arts, light shows, and more, with the main event held at Hili Amusement Park.
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The previous record for the longest chain of fireworks was 7.835km, achieved on New Year’s Eve 2018 by Ras Al Khaimah, Marjan (both UAE), and Fireworks by Grucci (USA) at Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah.
Al Ain’s spectacular performance has now surpassed this milestone by a significant margin, cementing the city’s place in the record books.
Another milestone for 2024
This achievement marks the second Guinness World Record for Al Ain Municipality this year. In February, they set a record with the creation of the largest bouquet of flowers, showcasing their flair for innovative and grand displays.
Adding to the UAE’s legacy of extraordinary celebrations, Ras Al Khaimah secured two Guinness World Records earlier this year with an eight-minute New Year’s show. The emirate achieved the ‘Longest chain of aquatic floating fireworks’ (5.8km) and the ‘Longest straight-line drones display’ (2km).