Etisalat Beach Canteen returns with a UAE National Day theme - in pictures

  • Beachside dining pop-up Etisalat Beach Canteen returns to Jumeirah Beach, showcasing a mix of international and home-grown brands. All photos: Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Beachside dining pop-up Etisalat Beach Canteen returns to Jumeirah Beach, showcasing a mix of international and home-grown brands. All photos: Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Customers pick up streetfood from one of the kiosks.
    Customers pick up streetfood from one of the kiosks.
  • A Churros food truck at Etisalat Beach Canteen.
    A Churros food truck at Etisalat Beach Canteen.
  • A vendor makes the churros on the spot for guests.
    A vendor makes the churros on the spot for guests.
  • Dibba Bay Oysters is one of the participating brands at this year's Etisalat Beach Canteen.
    Dibba Bay Oysters is one of the participating brands at this year's Etisalat Beach Canteen.
  • Dibba Bay Oysters is a homegrown Emirati brand that sources fresh local oysters from Fujairah.
    Dibba Bay Oysters is a homegrown Emirati brand that sources fresh local oysters from Fujairah.
  • Mihbash station serving several flavours of bubble tea.
    Mihbash station serving several flavours of bubble tea.
  • A classic milk bubble tea from Mohbash at Etisalat Beach Canteen.
    A classic milk bubble tea from Mohbash at Etisalat Beach Canteen.
  • Emirati-owned Goat, one of the brands at Etisalat Beach Canteen.
    Emirati-owned Goat, one of the brands at Etisalat Beach Canteen.
  • House of Pops, a healthier alternative to ice cream, at Etisalat Beach Canteen.
    House of Pops, a healthier alternative to ice cream, at Etisalat Beach Canteen.
  • Corndogs from Mini BBQ, another home-grown concept that is at Etisalat Beach Canteen this year.
    Corndogs from Mini BBQ, another home-grown concept that is at Etisalat Beach Canteen this year.
  • This year, the venue is divided into different zones such as the Snack Souq and Baqaala Lane.
    This year, the venue is divided into different zones such as the Snack Souq and Baqaala Lane.