There are a number of events on during the National Day holiday and in some cases, beyond. Residents and tourists can enjoy the extended weekend with one of the many events happening in and around Abu Dhabi and Al Ain.
• Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival, until December 12, Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi, 4pm to 10pm
• National Day Group Exhibition, until January 2, National Theatre, Abu Dhabi
• Souq Al Qattara, until May 30, Al Ain, 8am to 1pm and 4pm to 10pm, with Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays opening from 10am
• National Day Traditional Rowing Race, on December 2, Abu Dhabi Breakwater, 8am to 8pm
• Traditional Souq, until Saturday, Nation Towers Galleria, Abu Dhabi, 10am to 10pm
• National Day celebrations at Al Maryah Island, December 2, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi, 5pm to 9pm
• National Day concerts, December 2 in Al Wathba, Al Ain and Al Sila’a; December 3 in Al Wathba, Madinat Zayed, Al Ain, Al Sila’a and Delma Island, 9pm to 12am
• 44th National Day official celebration, December 2, Zayed Sports City, 6.30pm to 8pm
• Fireworks displays, December 2 and 3 at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain, Madinat Zayed Park in Al Gharbia and public parks in Al Sila’a and Delma Island, 8pm to 9pm
• Yas Island National Car Parade, December 3, du Forum at 4pm, arrive by 2pm
• National Day Workshop and Market, December 9 and 10, Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana, Abu Dhabi, 10am to 3pm
• Nation’s Happiness, until Friday, Abu Dhabi Corniche, Mushrif Central Park, 5pm to midnight
• Yas Island’s National Day celebrations, December 2, Yas Marina Circuit, 2pm to 6pm
• Meataan Festival, until Friday, Al Bateen Beach, Abu Dhabi, 4pm to 11pm
