Updated: December 03, 2013, 12:00 AM
In pictures: Blaze of glory for UAE National Day
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
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
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
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