PREVIEW

One of the more memorable New Year's Eve celebrations of 2023/24 took place in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates.
The fireworks there achieved not one, but two Guinness World Records. The event, unfolding along 4.5 kilometres of shoreline from Al Marjan Island to Al Hamra Village, featured a mesmerising showcase lasting 8 minutes, involving over 1,000 drones and a stunning "carpet" of aquatic pyrotechnics. This extraordinary spectacle set records for the "Longest straight-line drone display" and the "Longest chain of aquatic floating fireworks."
Drawing in an audience of over 40,000 spectators, the celebrations also included a music festival showcasing international artists, fostering a sense of unity and joy among communities. This achievement builds upon Ras Al Khaimah's legacy of hosting record-breaking New Year's Eve celebrations for five consecutive years.
Although less well known than its fellow Emirates, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the year 2023 marked a pinnacle for tourism in Ras Al Khaimah, with record numbers of visitors.
The emirate's tourism prowess was further acknowledged by CNN Travel, which listed it among the best destinations to visit in 2023, and Conde Nast Traveler, recognizing it as one of the best places to go in Asia in 2024.