Burj al Arab, one of the iconic Dubai buildings, lights up in the light of fireworks and a light show. Silvia Razgova / The National
Burj al Arab, one of the iconic Dubai buildings, lights up in the light of fireworks and a light show. Silvia Razgova / The National
Burj al Arab, one of the iconic Dubai buildings, lights up in the light of fireworks and a light show. Silvia Razgova / The National
Burj al Arab, one of the iconic Dubai buildings, lights up in the light of fireworks and a light show. Silvia Razgova / The National

Patriotic presents: All the goodies you need for UAE National Day


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Boutiques and department stores are packed to the rafters with National Day-inspired products and offers, from crockery and clutch bags to perfumes and pampering deals. We pick the best-in-class offerings to mark the UAE’s 44th anniversary.

Click below to open up the gift guide.

Cinco in numbers

Dh3.7 million

The estimated cost of Victoria Swarovski’s gem-encrusted Michael Cinco wedding gown

46

The number, in kilograms, that Swarovski’s wedding gown weighed.

1,000

The hours it took to create Cinco’s vermillion petal gown, as seen in his atelier [note, is the one he’s playing with in the corner of a room]

50

How many looks Cinco has created in a new collection to celebrate Ballet Philippines’ 50th birthday

3,000

The hours needed to create the butterfly gown worn by Aishwarya Rai to the 2018 Cannes Film Festival.

1.1 million

The number of followers that Michael Cinco’s Instagram account has garnered.

Match info

Karnataka Tuskers 110-3

J Charles 35, M Pretorius 1-19, Z Khan 0-16

Deccan Gladiators 111-5 in 8.3 overs

K Pollard 45*, S Zadran 2-18