More than 15 vessels took part, ranging from speed boats to luxury yachts draped in the UAE’s colours, flags and images of the country’s rulers. Sarah Dea / The National
Children take part in National Day festivities at The Walk JBR in Dubai Marina. Sarah Dea / The National
Captains, crew and those lucky enough to be invited on board celebrated National Day in style by cruising the waters of Dubai Marina as part of the third annual UAE National Boat Parade. Sarah Dea / The National
A reveller takes a photo at the National Day festivities at The Walk JBR in Dubai Marina. Sarah Dea / The National
Children enjoy themselves at The Beach by JBR. Antonie Robertson /The National
A boy enjoys himself at The Beach by JBR. Antonie Robertson /The National
Revellers enjoy themselves on UAE’s 44th National Day. Antonie Robertson/The National
Revellers celebrated National Day in Dubai in style. Antonie Robertson/The National
Police are cracking down on fireworks sold illegally via social media. Antonie Robertson / The National
Revellers take in the sights. Antonie Robertson / The National