Ras Al Khaimah sets a new Guinness World Record to celebrate the New Year

The Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah received in 2026 A stunning display of fireworks and drones lasted for… 15 Minutes, and set a new record in the Guinness Book of World Records in the category “Largest aerial display by a bird.” Phoenix appearance With multi-rotor drones.

The image of the phoenix, which represents a symbol of renewal, optimism and renaissance, was chosen to celebrate the spirit of progress, prosperity and rising to new heights that characterizes the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah and its ambition to create a bright future.

The show was organized with participation 2,300 A drone, among them 1,000 airplane march A sophisticated display equipped with fireworks and lasers lit up the wings of a phoenix in a stunning display as it flew over the Ras Al Khaimah waterfront.

The show presented another amazing formation of drones entitled “Welcome”, which presented a scene in the form of a human being rising from the sea with open arms, expressing the emirate’s warm and open spirit and its warm reception to the world.

Following the drone display, fireworks were launched in a dazzling display that extended six kilometers from Al Marjan Island to the Al Hamra area, with a countdown until midnight.

Hundreds of fireworks were set off in coordinated waves along the coast, and thousands of spectators at Ras Al Khaimah’s beachfront resorts and visitors to the New Year’s Eve Festival enjoyed a variety of live performances and joyful celebrations, and residents of the emirate also enjoyed an early fireworks display at Al Qawasim Corniche, which was held earlier in the night.

Philippa Harrison, CEO of the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, said on this occasion: “The New Year’s Eve celebration in Ras Al Khaimah witnesses a wide turnout of guests year after year, which prompts us to present an inclusive celebration witnessed by members of the community and visitors to the emirate.”

She added that setting a new Guinness World Record is an important achievement, noting that the year 2025 It was full of progress for Ras Al Khaimah, while this night was the culmination of achievements and welcoming the new year in a spirit of optimism and enthusiasm for the future.

With this new achievement in the Guinness Book of World Records, Ras Al Khaimah continues to strengthen its record Busy With offers that Shattered Numbers standard, Confirmed Her position As a destination A global leader in innovative New Year celebrations.