Dubai plans to break record for fireworks display

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Last Updated : Dec 25 2013 | 8:35 PM IST

Dubai, Dec 25 (IANS/WAM) Dubai plans to break the Guinness World Record for the "largest fireworks display" on New Year's Eve Dec 31.

The show will start with a six-minute display choreographed across the whole of The Palm Jumeirah and The World Islands.

Over 200 experts, 400 firing locations and 100 computers will be connected to a network for the show.

With the aim of safeguarding the safety of residents and visitors, and to allow people to move freely before the display commences, special passes will be provided to every home.

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First Published: Dec 25 2013 | 8:32 PM IST

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