Updated: December 01, 2013, 12:00 AM
In pictures: Emiratis celebrate away from home
Khalid Al Ameri with his wife Salama, who live in the US, say that being away from the UAE has helped them to understand more about the UAE. Peter DaSilva / The National
Thabet Al Qaissieh, 31, will miss the celebrations planned for UAE’s 42nd National Day, but plans to keep the spirit alive by getting together with other homesick Emiratis in the UK. Stephen Lock for The National
Hala Kazim with her husband Kamel Hamza and children Tariq Abdulla and Hassan Kamel Hamza at their home in Dubai. Clint McLean for The National