Al Marjan Island to Mark New Year’s Eve With Spectacular Fireworks, a Glittering Tribute to Ras Al Khaimah

Press release

Published November 21st, 2017 - 06:07 GMT

Al Marjan Island will usher in the New Year with a spectacular firework display never attempted before.

Al Marjan Island, a world-class island destination in Ras Al Khaimah, will usher in the New Year with a spectacular firework display never attempted before. The mega-event will welcome visitors from across the world, underlining the destination as a definitive tourist and leisure destination.

Abdullah Al Abdooli, Managing Director of Al Marjan Island, said: “We are pushing the boundaries and going beyond the obvious with this year’s New Year’s Eve gala, which has traditionally been popular with residents and visitors throughout the UAE.”

A team of 30 engineers, pyrotechnicians, fabricators and others are working on the project led by Phil Grucci, Creative Director of Fireworks by Grucci. Environment-friendly, organic material such as wood, Sulphur, charcoal from trees, water from the sea and metals from the ground will be used for the actual shells of the fireworks. All internal components have been conceptualised and assembled by Grucci at its factories in New York and Virginia.

More details on the Al Marjan Island fireworks gala including visitor viewing areas, parking and access routes, will be revealed in due course. The celebration will be telecast live and through social media networks.

Located in Ras Al Khaimah, Al Marjan Island extends 4.5 kilometres into the sea and covers an area of 2.7 million sq m. A luxury destination, Al Marjan Island supports Ras Al Khaimah’s economy by powering the tourism, hospitality and property sectors, and contributes to the UAE’s reputation as a business and leisure hub.

Background Information

Al Marjan Island

Ras Al Khaimah - an emirate that enchants each and every one who visits. Its rich, authentic history dating back to 7,000 years ago is surrounded by the UAE’s largest and most scenic mountains, white pristine sandy beaches and its breathtaking terracotta desert. A short drive from the cosmopolitan city of Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah takes its visitors back to its traditional Arabian roots, offering the experience of savoring the mixture between a modern lifestyle and the simple yet cultural ways of society.