Dubai Celebrates Breaking Guinness Records for Largest Fountain

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23 October 2020 at 6:07 am

The Palm Fountain in Dubai has been named the largest in the world by Guinness World Records.

Footage shared by Ashleigh Stewart, a journalist based in Dubai, shows celebrations in Dubai after the announcement.

Located at The Pointe at Palm Jumeirah, the record-breaking fountain spreads over 14,000 ft² of seawater and is equipped with shooters capable of blasting water 105 meters into the air, Guinness World Records said in a statement. Credit: Ashleigh Stewart via Storyful

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