The nation gathered together on Friday to honour 45 years of the UAE, with parades, fireworks and celebrations of all kinds.
Updated: December 02, 2016, 12:00 AM
UAE National Day celebrations around the country - in pictures
Paragliders perform during the UAE 45th National Day celebration held at the corniche in Fujairah. Pawan Singh / The National
Armed Forces Honour Guard stand to attention for the national anthem during a flag raising ceremony in celebration of National Day, at the Breakwater in Abu Dhabi. Mohamed Al Suwaidi / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Sharjah, right, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad, Crown Prince of Fujairah, second right, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, third right, Sheikh Rashid bin Saud, Crown Prince of Umm Al Quwain, fourth right, Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid, Crown Prince of Ajman, left, Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, second left, and Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed, Vice Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, third left, Crown Princes and dignitaries attend a flag raising ceremony in celebration of the UAE’s 45th National Day, at the Breakwater in Abu Dhabi. Mohamed Al Suwaidi / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
Abdul Rahman, 10, celebrates National Day at City Walk. Reem Mohammed / The National
Khawla, 8, Mariam, 11, and Abdul Rahman, 10, at City Walk Dubai during UAE National Day. Reem Mohammed / The National
City Walk Dubai during UAE National Day. Reem Mohammed / The National
Bikers take a break during the midway point on their Abu Dhabi to RAK ride to celebrate National Day. Duncan Chard for the National
Bikers take a break during the midway point on their Abu Dhabi to RAK ride to celebrate National Day. Duncan Chard for the National
Bikers take a break during the midway point on their Abu Dhabi to RAK ride to celebrate National Day. Duncan Chard for the National
Artists from Vietnam perform during the UAE 45th National Day celebration held at Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development Centre in Fujairah. Pawan Singh / The National
Artists from Vietnam perform during the UAE 45th National Day celebration held at Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development Centre in Fujairah. Pawan Singh / The National
A resident helps construct a mosaic at the 45th National Day event on Yas Island Marina. Mona Al Marzooqi/ The National
The Nya & Groovebusters band performs at the National Day event on Yas Island. Mona Al Marzooqi/ The National
Families gathered to celebrate 45 years of the UAE at a National Day event at Yas Marina Circuit. Mona Al Marzooqi/ The National
The UAE celebrates 45 years on Friday, December 2. Mona Al Marzooqi/ The National
National Day celebrations in Abu Dhabi. Mona Al Marzooqi/ The National
People watching the drift show in Abu Dhabi as part of National Day celebrations. Mona Al Marzooqi/ The National
At the Corniche family park in Abu Dhabi, families, friends and youngsters gathered during 45th National Day celebrations. Vidhyaa for The National
Yola Dance at The Promenade on Al Maryah Island as part of National Day celebrations. Vidhyaa for The National
Celebrations on Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi. Vidhyaa for The National