Dubai's glitzy 'Palm Fountain' has secured the Guinness World Record for the world's largest fountain. This comes after a breath-taking launch streamed live across the world that stole the title from South Korea's Banpo Moonlight Rainbow Fountain.
The Palm Fountain spread over 14,000 square feet of seawater, is located at The Pointe shopping and dining district on Palm Jumeirah, a man-made palm-shaped island. Equipped with 3,000 LED lights and 7,500 nozzles, the fountain can shoot water up to 105 metres.
Senior Marketing Manager at Guinness World Records, Shaddy Gaad said, "GWR is delighted to officially see The Palm Fountain breaking the title of the Largest fountain."
"This fountain is an example of another milestone in Dubai's architectural achievements," it said, adding that Guinness was declaring it "officially amazing".
For the launch event for the massive fountain, visitors of The Pointe were invited to multiple festivities that started at 4 pm. The entertainment included multiple DJs, dance shows and a firework show has broken the record for the world's largest fountain with 7,327 square meters.
The authorities of the 'Palm Fountain' also made sure that strictest health and safety measures and rules were followed during the show.