The best 20 photos from National Day - in pictures

  • Children enjoy the water feature at Expo 2020 Dubai. Victor Besa / The National
    Children enjoy the water feature at Expo 2020 Dubai. Victor Besa / The National
  • An air display by the Al Fursan team wows the crowds at Expo 2020 Dubai. Victor Besa / The National
    An air display by the Al Fursan team wows the crowds at Expo 2020 Dubai. Victor Besa / The National
  • The UAE's 50th National Day show in Hatta. Photo: Dubai Media Office
    The UAE's 50th National Day show in Hatta. Photo: Dubai Media Office
  • Hatta's Golden Jubilee show reflected the country's 'early dreamers' who began the story of the Emirates. Victor Besa / The National
    Hatta's Golden Jubilee show reflected the country's 'early dreamers' who began the story of the Emirates. Victor Besa / The National
  • Burj Khalifa in Dubai illuminated in the colours of the national flag. Pawan Singh / The National
    Burj Khalifa in Dubai illuminated in the colours of the national flag. Pawan Singh / The National
  • A group of children celebrate National Day at the dhow monument on the Corniche in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    A group of children celebrate National Day at the dhow monument on the Corniche in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Colours of the World Parade during Golden Jubilee celebrations at Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
    Colours of the World Parade during Golden Jubilee celebrations at Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
  • A visitor to Al Wasl Plaza, Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
    A visitor to Al Wasl Plaza, Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
  • (L-R) Anju Jacob, Evelyn and Sebin Dcruz in the flag garden near Kite Beach, Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
    (L-R) Anju Jacob, Evelyn and Sebin Dcruz in the flag garden near Kite Beach, Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Fireworks light up the night sky at the UAE's 50th National Day celebrations in Hatta. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
    Fireworks light up the night sky at the UAE's 50th National Day celebrations in Hatta. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
  • The UAE flag is illuminated in Hatta. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
    The UAE flag is illuminated in Hatta. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
  • Part of the UAE's 50th National Day extravaganza in Hatta. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
    Part of the UAE's 50th National Day extravaganza in Hatta. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
  • Golden Jubilee show which reflects on the country's "early dreamers" who began the story of the Emirates. Victor Besa / The National
    Golden Jubilee show which reflects on the country's "early dreamers" who began the story of the Emirates. Victor Besa / The National
  • Artists perform during the celebration of the 50th UAE National Day at Expo 2020 Dubai. EPA
    Artists perform during the celebration of the 50th UAE National Day at Expo 2020 Dubai. EPA
  • Adnoc's headquarters in Abu Dhabi displays an image of the UAE's Founding Father, Sheikh Zayed. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Adnoc's headquarters in Abu Dhabi displays an image of the UAE's Founding Father, Sheikh Zayed. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Proud Emirati children wave the UAE flag from a sunroof in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari/ The National
    Proud Emirati children wave the UAE flag from a sunroof in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari/ The National
  • The Al Fursan team put on a dazzling display. Victor Besa / The National.
    The Al Fursan team put on a dazzling display. Victor Besa / The National.
  • From left: Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Ruler of Fujairah and Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, attend the Federal Supreme Council meeting, at the Sheikh Rashid Palace in Hatta, Dubai, on Thursday. Photo: Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
    From left: Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Ruler of Fujairah and Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, attend the Federal Supreme Council meeting, at the Sheikh Rashid Palace in Hatta, Dubai, on Thursday. Photo: Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
  • A lerge crowd watched a spectacular fireworks display over the Abu Dhabi Corniche. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    A lerge crowd watched a spectacular fireworks display over the Abu Dhabi Corniche. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • People soaking up the atmosphere on the Abu Dhabi Corniche on National Day. Khushnum Bhandari/ The National
    People soaking up the atmosphere on the Abu Dhabi Corniche on National Day. Khushnum Bhandari/ The National