Thousands turned for services at churches across the country and people took to the beaches and entertainment hotspots afterwards.
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Friends and families celebrate Christmas together in Abu Dhabi. Ravindranath K / The National -
Festive spirit was evident at Zabeel Park in Dubai and other parts of the country on Friday as many expatriates enjoyed the novelty of a sunny Christmas by taking to the beach. Pawan Singh / The National -
People were out in numbers on Jumeirah Open Beach in Dubai on Christmas Day. Pawan Singh / The National -
Worshippers turned out for services at churches across the country. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National -
A worshipper prays during the mass. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National -
People of all ages and from many countries wore festive attire as they attended Christmas services delivered in several languages throughout the day. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National -
A Christmas Day mass being conducted in Urdu. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National -
Christmas Day revellers visit Winterfest at Ferrari World in Yas Island. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National -
Children enjoy themselves at Winterfest at Ferrari World in Yas Island. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National -
Visitors get themselves photograped with elves at Winterfest. Mona Al Marzooqi/ The National -
Meet Bjorn the polar bear in the piazza area at Winterfest. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National
Festive cheer marks Christmas across the UAE - in pictures
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