Abu Dhabi Welcomes 2025 With Record-Breaking Fireworks & Drones Show

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Abu Dhabi Wows the World Yet Again

The Sheikh Zayed Festival in Al Wathba put on a stunning New Year’s Eve show, lighting up Abu Dhabi’s night sky in a beautiful way. A 50-minute fireworks display amazed the crowd and broke six Guinness World Records.

The celebration also featured a 6,000-drone show that lasted nearly 20 minutes, forming incredible patterns in the sky. This perfect mix of creativity and joy once again showed Abu Dhabi’s talent for hosting unforgettable events.

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Breaking Records, Lighting Up 2025

The excitement built steadily with hourly fireworks displays starting at 6 PM, culminating in the record-breaking midnight show that captivated the world.

The festival’s legacy of breaking boundaries continued this year:

• In 2023: Sheikh Zayed Festival garnered international acclaim for a 40-minute fireworks display that achieved three Guinness World Records for time, formation, and quantity.
• In 2024: The festival stunned with the world’s largest airborne logo created by over 5,000 drones.

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This year’s triumph? A grand finale of record-breaking artistry and precision, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

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Citywide Celebrations: Yas Island & Corniche Shine Bright

The festivities extended beyond Al Wathba, with several iconic landmarks hosting their own dazzling displays:

• Yas Island: Legendary fireworks lit up the skies at 9 PM and midnight, offering breathtaking views from hotspots like Samaliyah Island, Yas Bay Waterfront, and Yas Beach.
• Abu Dhabi Corniche: Fireworks lit up the sky in spectacular colors, best seen from Corniche Beach, Lulu Island, and the MOTN Festival.

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Fireworks Across the Emirate

Celebrations weren’t confined to the capital; Abu Dhabi ensured the spirit of the New Year reached every corner:

• Madinat Zayed Public Park
• Ghayathi
• Al Mughira Beach
• Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium (Al Ain)
• Liwa Festival

These locations sparkled with their own stunning pyrotechnic displays, creating a unified celebration across the emirate.

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Social Media Lights Up

Social media exploded with videos of Abu Dhabi’s epic New Year celebrations, and it’s easy to see why! Millions of people around the world were completely captivated by the event, which featured breathtaking drone displays and vibrant fireworks lighting up the skies. Abu Dhabi isn't just breaking records; it's redefining what a celebration looks like!

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A Global Benchmark for Festivities

Abu Dhabi’s New Year’s Eve wasn’t just a party—it was a record-breaking spectacle that proved the city’s all about pushing boundaries and creating unforgettable moments. Kicking off 2025 in style, Abu Dhabi once again showed the world why it’s a leader in innovation, creativity, and next-level celebrations!

Here’s to a new year of brilliance, inspired by Abu Dhabi’s unforgettable start!

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