DUBAI // Atlantis The Palm is hoping to set a world record as the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve.
The hotel is “guaranteeing an unforgettable New Year’s Eve” by promising the most spectacular fireworks display the world has seen.
Diners at the hotel’s royal gala dinner will eat under the stars and enjoy entertainment before getting front-row seats to watch the huge display, the cost of which will surpass the estimated Dh11 million Atlantis spent on fireworks for its launch in 2008.
According to the Guinness World Records, the largest firework display in terms of area took place in Kuwait City during celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the constitution on November 10 last year. It consisted of 77,282 pyrotechnics, stretched along 5 kilometres of seafront and lasted for 64 minutes.
Another fireworks record is held by Cebu, in the Philippines, for the most rockets launched in 30 seconds. On May 8, 2010, 125,801 rockets set off from 16 stacks of 8,000 rockets in just 17 seconds.
It is unclear what record Atlantis, The Palm will attempt to break.
The hotel will also host the popular Sandance music festival on New Year’s Eve, featuring international DJs Axwell, Pete Tong and Paul Oakenfold, as well as singer Emeli Sande.
Tickets for Sandance cost Dh450 for regular admission tickets bought in advance, or Dh530 on the night. VIP tickets are Dh600.
For more information, visit sandance.ae.
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