ABU DHABI
Dec. 1
• Fireworks by Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority; Plaza Area, Abu Dhabi Corniche Family Park; 7pm to 10pm
• Mansour show; Al Maryah Island Promenade; 7:30pm (English show)
• Traditional celebrations by First Gulf Properties and Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhaib; Al Maryah Island Promenade and Sowwah Square’s podium Level; all day
Dec. 2
• Al Forsan Air Show; Abu Dhabi Corniche; 3pm to 5pm
• Fireworks by Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority; Khor Al Maqtaa at 8.30pm; Abu Dhabi Corniche at 9pm; Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival in the evening
• Traditional celebrations by First Gulf Properties and Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhaib; Al Maryah Island Promenade and Sowwah Square’s podium Level; all day
AJMAN
Dec. 1
• Heritage Village events; Cultural Centre; 10am to 10pm
Dec. 2
• School buses parade; Ajman corniche; morning time
• Heritage Village events; Cultural Centre; 10am to 10pm
DUBAI
Nov. 30 to Dec. 5
• Mirdif City Centre National Day celebrations; 10 am to 10pm
Dec. 1
• Folkloric shows from around the Gulf, cartoon character shows by embassies, and Ministry of Culture, Youth and Community Development; Burj Khalifa Garden; 5pm to 9pm.
• Main event in Dubai’s National Day celebrations by Dubai National Day Celebrations Committee; Umm Suqeim, facing Burj Al Arab; 5pm to 8pm
• Fireworks; Khor Dubai, facing Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry; 8pm to 8.30pm
• Emirati stars in concert by Ministry of Culture and Youth; Burj Khalifa Garden theatre, Dubai; 8pm onwards; free entry
Dec. 2
• Main event in Dubai’s National Day celebrations by Dubai National Day Celebrations Committee; Umm Suqeim, facing Burj Al Arab; 5pm to 8pm
• Emirati stars in concert by Ministry of Culture and Youth; Burj Khalifa Garden theatre, Dubai; 8pm onwards; free entry
• Fireworks; Khor Dubai, facing Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry; 8pm to 8.30pm
FUJAIRAH
Dec. 1
• 9th Family Festival by Fujairah Municipality; city centre; 10am onwards
• Heritage Vilage celebrations; near Fujairah Fort; 10am onwards
• National Day events and celebrations; Cultural Centre; 4pm to 8pm
Dec. 2
• Heritage Village celebrations; near Fujairah Fort; 10am onwards
• National Day events and celebrations; Cultural Centre; 4pm to 8pm
• UAE map in the colours of the UAE flag by Fujairah Social and Cultural Association; Fujairah corniche; 4.30pm
RAS AL KHAIMAH
Dec. 1
• Sea parade organised by the e-Government Committee
• My Country’s Landscapes exhibition; RAK Mall; 9am to 2pm
• National Day events and celebrations; Cultural Centre; 4pm to 9pm
• National Day events and celebrations; Al Hamra Mall; 4pm to 10pm
Dec. 2
• National Day events and celebrations; Cultural Centre; 4pm to 9pm
• National Day events and celebrations; Al Hamra Mall; 4pm to 10pm
SHARJAH
Dec. 1
• National Day drawing workshop; Al Hamriya Arts Centre; 10am to 12pm.
• National Day celebrations, shows and competitions; Mega Mall; 10am to 10pm
• A Coutry’s Journey operetta; Sharjah’s Marine Museum organised by the Museums Department; 8pm
Dec. 2
• Spirit of the Union exhibition; Mega Mall; 10am to 10pm
• Sea Parade, Marina of Sharjah’s Marine Museum; 2pm
• Inauguration of the Flag Court in Khorfakkan, evening time
• Musical with a number of local actors and singers; Jazirat Al Alam theatre; 8pm
UMM AL QUWAIN
Dec. 1
• Car parade in UAQ; 4pm to 8pm
• National Day events and celebrations; Cultural Centre; 5pm to 9pm
Dec. 2
• National Day events and celebrations; Cultural Centre; 5pm to 9pm
AL AIN
Dec. 1 and 2
• UAE Classical Cars festival by Ministry of Culture, Youth and Community Development; Al Bawadi Mall; 4pm to 9pm
• National Day celebrations at Al Bawadi Mall; 5pm to 9pm
• Concert and celebrations and fireworks at Hazzaa Bin Zayed Stadium by Al Ain Municipality; ADTCA and Al Ain Sports Club; 8pm to midnight
• Folkloric shows and celebrations at Al Hili and Al Mayzara Park by Al Ain Municipality
WESTERN REGION
Dec. 1
• National Day celebrations and exhibition by Community Police, and Ministry of Culture Youth and Community Development; Cultural Centre; 10 am to 10pm
• National Day concert by Community Police, and Ministry of Culture Youth and Community Development; Cultural Centre; 7pm onwards
Dec. 2
• National Day celebrations and exhibition by Community Police, and Ministry of Culture Youth and Community Development; Cultural Centre; 10 am to 10pm
• National Day concert by Community Police, and Ministry of Culture Youth and Community Development; Cultural Centre; 7pm onwards
• Fireworks at Madinat Zayed Park and Al Silaa Public Garden; 8:30pm
DELMA ISLAND
Dec. 2
• Flag parade; main road facing the municipality; 9am to 11am
• Fireworks by ADTCA; public garden; 8.30pm