Dubai opens world's largest fountain, breaking Guinness World Record

Dubai launched the "Palm Fountain" on Thursday evening, breaking the record for the largest fountain in Dubai, at a time when it seeks to The Principality The Gulf Cooperation Council aims to boost the tourism sector, which is severely affected by the emerging Corona virus.

The Palm Fountain, which covers an area of ​​14366 square feet, is located in a shopping area on Palm Jumeirah, the artificial island in the emirate, according to the French.
Residents and tourists, wearing masks to prevent the virus, gathered to watch the dancing fountain water change its colors to the rhythm of music.

"We are pleased to see the Palm Fountain break the title of largest fountain," Shadi Gad, director of marketing for the Guinness World Records in the Middle East, said in a statement, adding, "This fountain is an example of another landmark of Dubai's architectural achievements."

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Known for its high-rises, Dubai holds a number of records - including the world's tallest Burj Khalifa, at 828 metres, and the fastest Bugatti Veyron police car.
The city, which attracts millions of tourists, has one of the largest fountains in the world near the famous tower.

The new fountain shines with the lights of 3 lights and throws water to a height of 105 meters, according to a statement issued by the launch event organizers.
And last month, British artist Sasha Jeffrey in Dubai also broke the record for the largest painting with an area of ​​1595 square metres, according to the Guinness Book of Records.

The 44-year-old said he hopes to raise $30 million to fund health and education initiatives for children in poor regions of the world.
Dubai, which has the most diversified economy in the oil-rich Gulf region, has been hit hard by the protection measures against the emerging corona virus.
Its gross domestic product shrank by 3,5 percent in the first quarter after two years of modest growth.
Tourism has long been a mainstay for the emirate, which received more than 16 million visitors last year. Before the pandemic disrupted global travel, the goal was to reach 20 million this year.
Dubai is largely open for business and tourism, but virus infection rates have risen sharply in the UAE in recent weeks.