800 drones to take flight in Dubai as DSF begins today

800 drones to take flight in Dubai as DSF begins today



This year’s show features not one, but two all-new displays each night. As many as 800 drones will take flight, creating a symphony of colours and shapes, to form stories that will leave viewers in awe and with memories that will last forever.

In a unique collaboration with renowned animator Mohammed Saeed Harib, the show will weave Emirati culture into its narrative. The first theme blends the enchantment of fairytales with the vibrancy of local traditions, revolving around the significance of the pearl, in Dubai - embodying wealth, prosperity, and the allure of the city often referred to as the ‘Pearl of the World.’ The story weaves through the landscape and brings out cultural nuances, as the Pearl symbolises the dreams, perseverance, and ambition of the city.

In the second theme, propelling viewers into the future of Dubai through the enthralling tale of an Emirati space explorer’s journey, the show exemplifies the city’s aspirations, commitment to innovation, and its position as a global hub of progress. The crowd will witness how the explorer traverses through a futuristic Dubai filled with sustainable spaces, towering skyscrapers and modern advancement, displaying its vision and desire to push the boundaries beyond the norm with