Thousands of citizens, residents and tourists congregated on the capital’s shores to take in the festive atmosphere as well as the pyrotechnic shows on Wednesday night.
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People admire the fireworks display at the Corniche. Christopher Pike / The National -
Emiratis, expats, and visitors braved the traffic, parking and silly-string to gather at Abu Dhabi’s Corniche on National Day. Christopher Pike / The National -
People turned out in large numbers along the Abu Dhabi Corniche. Christopher Pike / The National -
Revellers wait for the fireworks to begin. Christopher Pike / The National -
People turned out in large numbers along the Abu Dhabi Corniche. Christopher Pike / The National -
Fireworks light up the Abu Dhabi sky to mark National Day. Wam -
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, centre, waves to the crowd at the Zayed Sports Stadium in Abu Dhabi. EPA /Ali Haider -
A traditional dance is performed during celebrations at the Zayed Sports Stadium in Abu Dhabi. EPA /Ali Haider -
A traditional dance at the Zayed Sports Stadium in Abu Dhabi. EPA /Ali Haider -
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, left, and Lt General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, perform a traditional dance at the Zayed Sports Stadium. EPA /Ali Haider -
Fireworks light up the Abu Dhabi sky to mark National Day. Wam -
A school student performs during celebrations at the Zayed Sports Stadium. EPA /Ali Haider -
Performers unfurl the UAE flag during celebrations at the Zayed Sports Stadium. EPA /Ali Haider -
Members of the Armed Forces parade during celebrations at the Zayed Sports Stadium. EPA /Ali Haider
Festivities mark UAE National Day in Abu Dhabi - in pictures
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