Sheikh Zayed Festival welcomes 100,000 visitors during New Year's celebration
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Abu Dhabi (the Union) hosted the Sheikh Zayed Festival in Al Wathba, a globally spectacular celebration to mark the new year 2025, blending the essence of Emirati heritage with the colors of global cultures in an extraordinary atmosphere that reflected the spirit of tolerance and cultural diversity. The event was not just a passing celebration, but a unique experience that shattered six international records, further solidifying the UAE's position as a hub for innovation and cultural creativity. The festival's sky was lit up with mesmerizing shows and entertainment programs that combined wonder and joy, providing an interactive experience that left the audience in awe and sent a message of hope and optimism for the new year. Six records were broken, transforming Al Wathba into a global stage that combined creativity and amazement on a night to remember, the event that lasted for 10 consecutive hours, attracting a large crowd of citizens, residents, and tourists from around the world who enthusiastically interacted with the festive atmosphere and exceptional performances. The evening began with a variety of artistic shows and was capped off by a display of more than 3,000 drones forming the largest LED screen in the world, achieving a new Guinness record, and the largest drone show in the world, decorating the sky. After that, more than 6,000 drones lit up the sky for 20 consecutive minutes, presenting a new record for the largest aerial show by drones, preceded by breathtaking visual displays that added magic to the atmosphere. In one of the most remarkable moments of the festival, the sky of Al Wathba was set ablaze with the largest fireworks display in the world, lasting more than 53 minutes, setting a new record for the largest number of fireworks displays in 24 hours, with over 50,000 firework launches synchronized with music and lights, amidst applause and cheers from the audience that filled the venue, achieving the most repeated fireworks formations in one minute. The celebrations did not stop at the sky, as more than 4,000 water fountains in 'The Emirates Fountain' added a unique artistic touch, presenting 10 magical water shows every hour, while over 80 laser devices illuminated various parts of the festival, giving the venue a magical atmosphere befitting the grand celebration, and 100,000 balloons were released into the festival sky, carrying 10 million seeds to fertilize the earth. The audience interacted with over 100 different shows and activities that coincided with the grand event, varying between traditional Emirati heritage shows presented by over 600 performers, police shows, children's theater, international group performances, and game shows for over 130 fun games, while more than 700 stalls showcased a variety of products from around the world, and on the side of exploration, visitors enjoyed unique culinary experiences in 100 local and international restaurants. Documentation of achievements continued the UAE's pioneering journey in astonishing the world with unprecedented achievements, cementing its position as a global model for leadership, development, and innovation, inspiring the world to achieve the impossible, and during the festival, 7 reports were presented summarizing the UAE's achievements in the fields of foreign relations, sustainability, the future, empowering women, space, and others, remaining a living testament to an unbridled ambition and a success story that inspires future generations. The wings of global cultures celebrated the New Year's Eve through a global artistic carnival, featuring a variety of artistic and folkloric performances, with activities varying between performances held on the wings' stages, presenting popular shows that left the audience in awe of their traditional attire. It was a comprehensive celebratory night that everyone experienced with enthusiasm and joy, confirming that the Sheikh Zayed Festival in Al Wathba is not just a festival, but an exceptional experience that encapsulates art, heritage, and innovation in one frame.
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Abu Dhabi (the Union) hosted the Sheikh Zayed Festival in Al Wathba, a globally spectacular celebration to mark the new year 2025, blending the essence of Emirati heritage with the colors of global cultures in an extraordinary atmosphere that reflected the spirit of tolerance and cultural diversity. The event was not just a passing celebration, but a unique experience that shattered six international records, further solidifying the UAE's position as a hub for innovation and cultural creativity. The festival's sky was lit up with mesmerizing shows and entertainment programs that combined wonder and joy, providing an interactive experience that left the audience in awe and sent a message of hope and optimism for the new year. Six records were broken, transforming Al Wathba into a global stage that combined creativity and amazement on a night to remember, the event that lasted for 10 consecutive hours, attracting a large crowd of citizens, residents, and tourists from around the world who enthusiastically interacted with the festive atmosphere and exceptional performances. The evening began with a variety of artistic shows and was capped off by a display of more than 3,000 drones forming the largest LED screen in the world, achieving a new Guinness record, and the largest drone show in the world, decorating the sky. After that, more than 6,000 drones lit up the sky for 20 consecutive minutes, presenting a new record for the largest aerial show by drones, preceded by breathtaking visual displays that added magic to the atmosphere. In one of the most remarkable moments of the festival, the sky of Al Wathba was set ablaze with the largest fireworks display in the world, lasting more than 53 minutes, setting a new record for the largest number of fireworks displays in 24 hours, with over 50,000 firework launches synchronized with music and lights, amidst applause and cheers from the audience that filled the venue, achieving the most repeated fireworks formations in one minute. The celebrations did not stop at the sky, as more than 4,000 water fountains in 'The Emirates Fountain' added a unique artistic touch, presenting 10 magical water shows every hour, while over 80 laser devices illuminated various parts of the festival, giving the venue a magical atmosphere befitting the grand celebration, and 100,000 balloons were released into the festival sky, carrying 10 million seeds to fertilize the earth. The audience interacted with over 100 different shows and activities that coincided with the grand event, varying between traditional Emirati heritage shows presented by over 600 performers, police shows, children's theater, international group performances, and game shows for over 130 fun games, while more than 700 stalls showcased a variety of products from around the world, and on the side of exploration, visitors enjoyed unique culinary experiences in 100 local and international restaurants. Documentation of achievements continued the UAE's pioneering journey in astonishing the world with unprecedented achievements, cementing its position as a global model for leadership, development, and innovation, inspiring the world to achieve the impossible, and during the festival, 7 reports were presented summarizing the UAE's achievements in the fields of foreign relations, sustainability, the future, empowering women, space, and others, remaining a living testament to an unbridled ambition and a success story that inspires future generations. The wings of global cultures celebrated the New Year's Eve through a global artistic carnival, featuring a variety of artistic and folkloric performances, with activities varying between performances held on the wings' stages, presenting popular shows that left the audience in awe of their traditional attire. It was a comprehensive celebratory night that everyone experienced with enthusiasm and joy, confirming that the Sheikh Zayed Festival in Al Wathba is not just a festival, but an exceptional experience that encapsulates art, heritage, and innovation in one frame.
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