As 2024 approaches, people in the UAE are gearing up for a big New Year celebration. And to make the celebrations more grand, the organising committee of the Sheikh Zayed Festival, happening at Abu Dhabi’s Al Wathba showgrounds, has revealed an exciting New Year's program. It includes events, shows, traditional performances, and international art displays to mark the festive season and New Year's Eve. The aim is to create a cultural and entertaining atmosphere that will draw millions of visitors, residents, and tourists from across the globe.
Here's Everything That's In Store For New Year's Celebration
Record-breaking Fireworks Display
The Sheikh Zayed Festival will feature a massive and extravagant fireworks display showcase lasting over 60 minutes. This spectacle is set to break four Guinness World Records, in quantity, duration, and intricate design.
Drone Show
Additionally, there's an impressive drone show planned, using more than 5,000 drones. These drones will create intricate patterns in the skies above Al Wathba, setting a new regional record.
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Laser Show
The New Year's celebration will feature a massive laser show, a first-of-its-kind event. There will also be special displays by the Emirates Fountain, Glowing Towers Garden, and the festival's pavilions. Plus, you can enjoy various cultural performances from around the world.
Art and Entertainment Shows
All festival visitors are in for a joyful New Year's Eve experience, as 100,000 colourful balloons fill the sky, bringing smiles to everyone. The festivities also include a DJ and live music show, adding an unforgettable element to the day's entertainment.
The organising committee of the Sheikh Zayed Festival has also set up giant screens outside the Festival Square to broadcast events, activities, and performances. It is to accommodate the anticipated high turnout for the New Year's Eve celebration, ensuring that visitors can create lasting memories with family and friends at the festival.
Food And Shopping
In the upcoming 2024 New Year celebration, visitors can look forward to discounts and surprises while shopping across the diverse range of products and stores throughout the Festival's pavilions and areas.
Additionally, visitors can indulge in new dining experiences offered by various local and international restaurants that cater to a variety of tastes. All of this takes place in a festive and enjoyable setting, spreading joy among the public as they bring in the New Year.