DUBAI: Dubai’s Miracle Garden, the world’s largest natural flower garden, celebrated the upcoming 90th anniversary of Mickey Mouse with the unveiling of an 18-meter floral structure of the iconic Disney character, marking the garden’s 3rd Guinness World Record title.
The tallest topiary sculpture has been achieved in Dubai, and it’s none other than Mickey Mouse! > https://t.co/NvARP5LwH2 @Disney ? pic.twitter.com/Z63qqmfM4i
— GuinnessWorldRecords (@GWR) February 26, 2018
In light of the new licensing deal between Dubai Miracle Garden and The Walt Disney Company, Dubai Miracle Garden conceived and designed the spectacular 18-meter high Mickey Mouse floral structure, Disney’s first character floral display in the Middle East, earning the Guinness World Records title for the Tallest Topiary Sculpture.
The certificate from Guinness World Records international committee was awarded to Engineer Abdel Naser Rahhal, the creator, and co-founder of the Dubai Miracle Garden and Vice-Chairman of Cityland Group. Dubai Miracle Garden is the proud owner of two other Guinness World Records titles, having been recognised for having the ‘Largest Vertical Garden in the World’ and for the ‘Largest Floral Installation’ with the Emirates A380 display.
Speaking on the occasion, Rahhal said: “We are very pleased to partner with The Walt Disney Company to bring their beloved Mickey Mouse to life through the wonderful medium of flowers. Dubai Miracle Garden’s imagination and creativity in coming up with novel and exciting floral displays will be a perfect complement to the appeal of classic Disney characters who will be revealed in amazing new displays in the future.”
Rahhal added, “We are also delighted to win this recognition from Guinness World Records. Over the years, Dubai Miracle Garden has evolved to become a truly integral part of Dubai’s tourist attractions and give visitors and residents alike a uniquely enjoyable experience. This latest initiative will boost Dubai Miracle Garden’s popularity and appeal among UAE residents and tourists and add to Dubai’s reputation as a global tourist destination.”
Chafic Najia, senior vice-president and general manager of The Walt Disney Company Ltd, said, “Mickey Mouse is one of the world’s most iconic and beloved characters, and we are proud to be able to celebrate such a unique touch point at Dubai Miracle Gardens with people from UAE and enable them to connect with Disney and our characters. We look forward to celebrating more local experiences for Disney fans in the UAE and across the Middle East region in the future.”
