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          National Day 2026

          All you need to know about National Day 2026 in the UAE, celebrated every year on December 2

          Children participate in the 51st UAE National Day show at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. Presidential Court

          When is UAE's National Day 2023 and why is it celebrated?

          UAENovember 24, 2023
          Parasailing with the flag colours UAE's 51st National Day along Abu Dhabi Corniche. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

          Private sector to enjoy three-day weekend for National Day

          GovernmentNovember 23, 2023
          The usual spots, from Yas Bay to Al Maryah Island, are celebrating National Day with fireworks. Galen Clarke / The National

          Where to watch UAE National Day fireworks in Abu Dhabi

          LifestyleNovember 23, 2023
          The official ceremony will be broadcast live on December 2 on all local TV channels, as well as on the official website. Ruel Pableo / The National

          UAE to host 52nd National Day celebrations at Expo City Dubai

          GovernmentNovember 22, 2023
          Nova Maldives has a winter offer running over the UAE's National Day. Photo: Pulse Hotels & Resorts

          Travel Unpacked: UAE offers in the Maldives and RAK's cat campaign

          TravelNovember 20, 2023
          Lounge by the pool or beach at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr this National Day with the UAE residents offer. Photo: Fairmont

          Top 12 staycations for UAE’s 52nd National Day

          TravelNovember 20, 2023
          The hotel will be lit up in National Day colours from November 27 to December 3. Photo: Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental

          Emirates Palace reveals times for National Day fireworks

          Things to doNovember 16, 2023
          Filipino students perform during a parade at the 125th Philippine Independence Day celebrations at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Leslie Pableo for The National

          Thousands of Filipino residents celebrate independence day in the UAE

          HeritageJune 11, 2023
          A screengrab from a video posted on social media about the 'invasion bread'. Photo: Kuwait Flour Mills and Bakeries Company

          Kuwait honours ‘bread heroes’ who kept nation fed during occupation

          GulfFebruary 24, 2023
          The Hindu temple in Jebel Ali will remain open well past midnight on New Year's Eve to allow worshippers to usher in the New Year with prayer. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

          Dubai Hindu temple to stay open past midnight on New Year’s Eve

          HeritageDecember 31, 2022
          Dubai Police issued 4,697 fines in Deira and Bur Dubai during the National Day holidays. Photo: Dubai Police

          Police issued more than 4,600 fines in old Dubai during holiday weekend

          UAEDecember 07, 2022
          AL WATHBA, ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - August 04, 2019: (front L-R) HH Sheikh Tahnoon bin Mohamed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region, HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, HH Lt General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior and Sheikh Mohamed bin Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, attend the Union Parade, during the Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival. Seen with HE Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan bin Mohamed Al Nahyan, Adviser to the UAE President and Chairman of the Camel Racing Federation (back L). ( Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court ) ---

          Emirati tribes bring heritage and history to National Day weekend

          UAEDecember 03, 2022
          Fireworks light up the night sky during events to mark the UAE's 51st National Day, at Dubai's Festival Bay. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          Fireworks displays round off UAE National Day celebrations

          UAEDecember 02, 2022
          A child dressed in the colours of the UAE flag, takes part in celebrations marking the 51st national day of the United Arab Emirates, on December 2, 2022 in Abu Dhabi. (Photo by Ryan LIM / AFP)

          UAE unites in pride for 51st National Day celebrations

          UAEDecember 02, 2022
          Traditional artists perform at UAE National Day celebrations at Expo City in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

          National Day: Expo City buzzing with live entertainment and cultural events

          UAEDecember 02, 2022
          An enthralling National Day show took viewers on a journey through the UAE's rich history and offered a glimpse at a bright future.

          Etihad Rail train revealed in dazzling UAE National Day show

          UAEDecember 02, 2022
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