• Revellers gather at Jebel Hafeet in Al Ain to celebrate National Day. Duncan Chard for the National
    Revellers gather at Jebel Hafeet in Al Ain to celebrate National Day. Duncan Chard for the National
  • Getting into the mood, a man photographs his children at the Al Ain airshow.
    Getting into the mood, a man photographs his children at the Al Ain airshow.
  • The children hold their pose as the father clicks.
    The children hold their pose as the father clicks.
  • The Jebel Hafeet mountain backdrop and a large UAE flag provide innumerable photo opportunities. Duncan Chard for the National
    The Jebel Hafeet mountain backdrop and a large UAE flag provide innumerable photo opportunities. Duncan Chard for the National
  • This child makes a statement while watching planes go by at the Al Ain airshow.
    This child makes a statement while watching planes go by at the Al Ain airshow.
  • The roar from the plans might have got too much occasionally for these children, but there was no doubting their National Day fervour. Duncan Chard for the National
    The roar from the plans might have got too much occasionally for these children, but there was no doubting their National Day fervour. Duncan Chard for the National
  • The Al Ain airshow was impressive, as ever.
    The Al Ain airshow was impressive, as ever.
  • Another National Day photo opportunity at Jebel Hafeet. Duncan Chard for the National
    Another National Day photo opportunity at Jebel Hafeet. Duncan Chard for the National

In pictures: Al Ain celebrates UAE National day


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The Jebel Hafeet mountain range and the Al Ain airshow were the biggest draw for National Day revellers.