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The show was choreographed to seven chapters, and set to global music by 14 renowned composers. Courtesy Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority

Ras Al Khaimah and Al Marjan Island ushered in the New Year by setting the Guinness World Record for the ‘Largest aerial firework shell.’ Courtesy Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority

The New Year’s Eve extravaganza was attended by hundreds of thousands of visitors. Courtesy Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority

Ras Al Khaimah and Al Marjan Island ushered in the New Year by setting the Guinness World Record for the ‘Largest aerial firework shell.’ Courtesy Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority

This trumps the 2014 title set by the Kounosu fireworks festival in Sitama, Japan, on October 11, 2014. Courtesy Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority

The show was powered by 1.090 tonne (1,089.545 kg; 2,397 lbs) of fireworks. Courtesy Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority

The inspiration for the fireworks display was the natural beauty of Ras Al Khaimah and Al Marjan Island. Courtesy Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority

The show was choreographed to seven chapters, and set to global music by 14 renowned composers. Courtesy Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority

Ras Al Khaimah and Al Marjan Island ushered in the New Year by setting the Guinness World Record for the ‘Largest aerial firework shell.’ Courtesy Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority

The New Year’s Eve extravaganza was attended by hundreds of thousands of visitors. Courtesy Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority

Ras Al Khaimah and Al Marjan Island ushered in the New Year by setting the Guinness World Record for the ‘Largest aerial firework shell.’ Courtesy Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority

This trumps the 2014 title set by the Kounosu fireworks festival in Sitama, Japan, on October 11, 2014. Courtesy Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority

The show was powered by 1.090 tonne (1,089.545 kg; 2,397 lbs) of fireworks. Courtesy Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority

The inspiration for the fireworks display was the natural beauty of Ras Al Khaimah and Al Marjan Island. Courtesy Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority

The show was choreographed to seven chapters, and set to global music by 14 renowned composers. Courtesy Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority

RAK New Year's Eve fireworks display sets new Guinness World Record

The record-setting feat, marking the launch of the 1,500mm aerial shell, welcomed in 2018 with a massive silver and red cascade that saturated the night sky

January 02, 2018

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