• Fireworks celebrating the UAE's 42nd National Day explode over the Burj Al Arab near Umm Suqiem Beach in Dubai. Sarah Dea/The National
    Fireworks celebrating the UAE's 42nd National Day explode over the Burj Al Arab near Umm Suqiem Beach in Dubai. Sarah Dea/The National
  • Abu Dhabi Police warned residents against the dangers of using fireworks. Mona Al-Marzouqi / The National
    Abu Dhabi Police warned residents against the dangers of using fireworks. Mona Al-Marzouqi / The National
  • The 42nd National Day firework display on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. Charles Crowell / The National
    The 42nd National Day firework display on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. Charles Crowell / The National
  • People watch the National Day fireworks along the Corniche in Abu Dhabi. Silvia Razgova / The National
    People watch the National Day fireworks along the Corniche in Abu Dhabi. Silvia Razgova / The National
  • People watch the National Day fireworks along the Corniche in Abu Dhabi. Silvia Razgova / The National
    People watch the National Day fireworks along the Corniche in Abu Dhabi. Silvia Razgova / The National
  • Fireworks lit up the nightsky along the Corniche in Abu Dhabi as the UAE celebrated its 42nd National Day. Lee Hoagland/The National
    Fireworks lit up the nightsky along the Corniche in Abu Dhabi as the UAE celebrated its 42nd National Day. Lee Hoagland/The National
  • Fireworks lit up the nightsky along the Corniche in Abu Dhabi as the UAE celebrated its 42nd National Day. Lee Hoagland/The National
    Fireworks lit up the nightsky along the Corniche in Abu Dhabi as the UAE celebrated its 42nd National Day. Lee Hoagland/The National
  • Fireworks display for the 42nd National Day celebrations held on Flag Island in Sharjah. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Fireworks display for the 42nd National Day celebrations held on Flag Island in Sharjah. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Fireworks display for the 42nd National Day celebrations held on Flag Island in Sharjah. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Fireworks display for the 42nd National Day celebrations held on Flag Island in Sharjah. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • People watch the fireworks along the corniche in Abu Dhabi Monday evening. Fatima Al-Marzouqi / The National
    People watch the fireworks along the corniche in Abu Dhabi Monday evening. Fatima Al-Marzouqi / The National
  • Fireworks celebrating the UAE's 42nd National Day explode over the Burj Al Arab near Umm Suqiem Beach in Dubai. Sarah Dea/The National
    Fireworks celebrating the UAE's 42nd National Day explode over the Burj Al Arab near Umm Suqiem Beach in Dubai. Sarah Dea/The National
  • Fireworks celebrating the UAE's 42nd National Day explode over the Burj Al Arab near Umm Suqiem Beach in Dubai. Sarah Dea/The National
    Fireworks celebrating the UAE's 42nd National Day explode over the Burj Al Arab near Umm Suqiem Beach in Dubai. Sarah Dea/The National

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In pictures: Blaze of glory for UAE National Day

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