The New Year is starting around the world – but some countries are more concerned with which records to break on New Year's Eve.
China went all out with its display, but once again it was the UAE that dominated – with a stunning drone display and non-stop fireworks.
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Magic in Shanghai at Baoshan International Cruise Port wowed audiences with images of cultural icons and Chinese texts illuminating the city. sky.
Countless numbers of drones flew into the air and hovered for several moments at a time, appearing to move as they lit up.
The huge number of Drones It also allowed to give interesting dimensions to an offer.
It transformed the experience into a stunning 3D experience, helping to bring the legends to life in the world sky And make them feel more real.
The show was also characterized by a burst of color and spectacle, with the harbor backdrop allowing a wide open space for several fireworks to be lit simultaneously.
as Drones It sparkled into the night, offering the audience a celebration of the year that was about to end and the new year that was just beginning.
Many astonished commenters from around the world took to YouTube to respond.
They shared how impressed they were with the offer on offer in the city.
One person wrote: “Leave it to the Chinese! Amazing, original, and dynamic!
“No one comes close to me, including New York where I'm from!”
Another amazed person said: “The most artistic and beautiful fireworks display… Congratulations to Shanghai from an Aussie.”
A third commented: “It's kind of amazing how they fly and coordinate so much Drones“
The full Shanghai show already had over 500,000 views after less than a day.
The splendor of the emirate
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The emirate's New Year's Eve program was called “Our Story in Heaven”, where a series of cultural symbols that tell the story of the emirate were displayed.
Organizers said that more than 100,000 residents and visitors gathered to watch the show.
Fireworks from more than 60 locations in all seven emirates, more than 10,000 locations Dronesand several world records light up the first few minutes of the new year 2025 in United Arab Emirates.
These curated shows took place in multiple stunning venues, including Dubai's iconic Burj Khalifa.
Ras Al Khaimah, the capital of the emirate, set two new records in the Guinness Book of World Records. Drones And fireworks display.
The first was for the largest aerial view of a tree I have ever formed Drones The second is the largest aerial image of a sea shell ever created by drones.
The emirate organized a heritage display in 2025, combining traditional fireworks with 3D drone art, which extended across 5 kilometers of Ras Al Khaimah’s waterfront.
Raki Phillips, CEO of the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, said: “Securing two Guinness The world record titles in this stunning and meaningful display reflect the spirit of innovation and culture Pride That defines our emirate.”
Phil Grucci, CEO of US company Grucci, which helps create the emirate's New Year's Eve fireworks, said: “It feels great to be back in Ras Al Khaimah.
“It's actually one of the best stages we've ever had to do.”
The emirate has always been a big competitor when it comes to this World records on New Year's Eve.
in In 2024, it broke records for the longest string of floating water fireworks, extending 5.8 kilometers.
They also took home the record for The longest straight-line drone display with a total length of 2 km.
In Abu Dhabi, the Sheikh Zayed Festival in Al Wathba attracted large crowds with a continuous 53-minute fireworks display.
This was 13 minutes longer than his show last year when the venue was down for four World records In terms of duration, quantity and design.
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