Video: Dubai breaks world record for largest fountain

Dubai broke the record for the world's largest fountain on Thursday, as the Gulf city seeks to boost its tourism sector amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The Palm Fountain, which covers an area of 14,366 square feet (1,335 square metres), is located at The Pointe shopping and dining district on Palm Jumeirah, a man-made palm-shaped island.

Mask-clad people, in keeping with coronavirus safety measures, gathered on Thursday evening to watch a show of dancing jets of water, music and lights.

"GWR is delighted to officially see The Palm Fountain breaking the title of the Largest fountain," Shaddy Gaad, Senior Marketing Manager at Guinness World Records said in a statement.

The Pointe's fountain at Palm Jumeirah in #Dubai officially confirmed as largest in the world.@GWR @ThePointePalm pic.twitter.com/L8afPkpNmg

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) October 23, 2020

"This fountain is an example of another milestone in Dubai's architectural achievements," it said, adding that Guinness was declaring it "Officially Amazing".

Dubai already holds a string of world record titles -- including the world's tallest building, Burj Khalifa, and the fastest police car in service, a Bugatti Veyron.

FIRST LOOK: The world’s largest fountain show launches in Dubai at The Pointe - Palm Jumeirah pic.twitter.com/rZIxgY22pS

— Ashleigh Stewart (@Ash_Stewart_) October 22, 2020

The city that attracts millions of tourists had already one of the largest fountains in the world near Burj Khalifa.

The new fountain has over 3,000 LED lights, 7,500 nozzles and can shoot water up to 105 metres, according to Guinness.

Last month, British artist Sacha Jafri broke the record for the largest art canvas measuring 1,595 square metres, also in Dubai, Guinness said.

The fountains reach 105 metres high and are choreographed with 3,000 LED lights

The shows are 3 minutes long - with 5 different shows running each day every 30 minutes

The first tunes tonight were Adele and an Arabic song pic.twitter.com/BzZIRjj0Nj

— Ashleigh Stewart (@Ash_Stewart_) October 22, 2020

The 44-year-old contemporary artist has said he hoped to raise at least $30 million to fund health and education initiatives for children in impoverished parts of the world.