Access to Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah will be blocked on New Year’s Eve as Dubai attempts to break the world fireworks record.

Dubai is attempting to break the Guinness World Record for "the world’s largest firework display”, across the Palm Jumeirah and The World islands. The six minute display is expected to cover 100km of seafront and feature 400,000 fireworks.

However, the plans are set to cause huge disruption, with road closures starting from 8am on New Year’s Eve. From that time, anyone entering the Palm will require a special pass, and no deliveries will be permitted after 5pm.

Residents have been told that they will be given just four passes per household and only one vehicle pass per household. All guests entering the Palm – including thousands of people who had been expected to attend parties – will need to pre-register for their passes.

“We have been told to go with our tenancy contracts and the provide ID for anyone we are inviting or they won’t be allowed in. It’s absurd. This is our house, we should be allowed to invite whoever we like,” said one resident.

Other residents spoken to by Arabian Business said they were concerned that with only one vehicle pass, some family members may not be able to get back onto the development.

“Three people in my family work and drive but we are getting just one pass. I don’t know how we will all get back in,” said another resident.

It is understood that no access at all will be permitted onto the development for four hours, starting at 9pm on New Year’s Eve. All the restrictions will not be lifted in full until the following day at 6am.

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