Drone shows in the UAE - in pictures

The Dubai Shopping Festival is hosting two nightly drone shows at The Beach, JBR, and Bluewaters Island. Photo: DFRE
The Dubai Shopping Festival is hosting two nightly drone shows at The Beach, JBR, and Bluewaters Island. Photo: DFRE
A drone show opened this year's Sheikh Zayed Festival in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
A drone show opened this year's Sheikh Zayed Festival in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Drones also rang in the New Year at the Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival in Al Wathba. Victor Besa / The National
Drones also rang in the New Year at the Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival in Al Wathba. Victor Besa / The National
The shows often depict the landmarks and cultural motifs of the UAE. Victor Besa / The National
The shows often depict the landmarks and cultural motifs of the UAE. Victor Besa / The National
New Year and National Day messages are other common themes. Victor Besa / The National
New Year and National Day messages are other common themes. Victor Besa / The National
Drone show at the China Pavilion during Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: David Jimenez / Expo 2020 Dubai
Drone show at the China Pavilion during Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: David Jimenez / Expo 2020 Dubai
A light show in the shape of a dallah coffee pot pouring liquid into a cup near Bluewaters Island in December last year. AFP
A light show in the shape of a dallah coffee pot pouring liquid into a cup near Bluewaters Island in December last year. AFP
Dubai Police set a record for most consecutive formations made by the same set of drones in February 2019. Photo: Dubai Media Office
Dubai Police set a record for most consecutive formations made by the same set of drones in February 2019. Photo: Dubai Media Office
Drones at an event organised by flower delivery service Floward at the Address Montgomerie, Dubai, in November last year. Ruel Pableo / The National
Drones at an event organised by flower delivery service Floward at the Address Montgomerie, Dubai, in November last year. Ruel Pableo / The National
A 3D light and drone show as part of last year's Dubai Shopping Festival. Antonie Robertson / The National
A 3D light and drone show as part of last year's Dubai Shopping Festival. Antonie Robertson / The National
The 2018 drone show at the Mother of the Nation Festival in Abu Dhabi was the first of its kind. Photo: Department of Culture and Tourism — Abu Dhabi
The 2018 drone show at the Mother of the Nation Festival in Abu Dhabi was the first of its kind. Photo: Department of Culture and Tourism — Abu Dhabi