Landmark buildings across the UAE lit up in the country's colours on Tuesday in honour of Flag Day.
In Abu Dhabi, the Adnoc headquarters, Capital Gate, W Hotel on Yas Island, The Galleria mall and Khalifa University were among the buildings to display the country's flag.
Some buildings also displayed the slogan "raise it high, raise it proud".
In Dubai, the colours of the UAE flag illuminated the city centre as Burj Khalifa displayed the banner's red, black, white and green.
Flag Day was introduced in 2013 and it commemorates the accession of Sheikh Khalifa as President of the UAE in 2004.
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One-year-old Ava walks through the sea of flags at Kite Beach. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Health workers raise the flag at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City. Victor Besa / The National -
The UAE flag is lifted high at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National -
UAE flags on the boundary wall of the Umm Suqeim Girls School in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National -
Giant UAE flags adorn the Medcare Hospital in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National -
A huge flag is draped over The Palace Nursery in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National -
The Al Manara Centre in Dubai marks UAE Flag Day. Pawan Singh / The National -
A row of UAE flags made for a stunning sight at Kite Beach, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
The UAE flag is positioned on a building in Internet City, Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National -
A building in Internet City is decked out in red, white, green and black. Pawan Singh / The National -
Flags on Sheikh Zayed Road. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
A lady admires the flags on Kite Beach. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
A beachgoer looks on at the row of national flags lined on Kite Beach. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Across the country, all activity ceased at 11am to raise the flag and hear the national anthem played to mark the historic day.
The flag holds a special place in Emirati culture and is a symbol of the country’s unity.
The colours represent courage, honesty, love and hope. The flag was designed by Abdullah Al Maainah in 1971 after he saw an advertisement for a flag-designing competition in Al Ittihad newspaper.
