Festivities in celebration of the UAE’s 43rd National Day are kicking off throughout all seven emirates. Parades, fireworks and concerts are but a few of the events on offer to UAE residents during the National Day holiday.
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A spectacular fireworks display framing the Burj Al Arab kicked off the 43rd National Day celebrations in 2014. Silvia Razgova / The National -
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Mohammed Ismail, 5, tries to sneak up on a camel during National Day activities at Cranleigh school in Abu Dhab. Christopher Pike / The National -
A man tries to coax a boy to dance during National Day activities at Cranleigh. Christopher Pike / The National -
Traditional Emirati dancing during National Day activities at Cranleigh school. Christopher Pike / The National -
National Day in Sharjah. WAM -
Abdullah Al Rokn, 9, works on his drawing in hopes he would win the Children’s City “The Power in Union” a drawing contest for children in Dubai. Reem Mohammed / The National -
People at the UAE Armed Forces exhibition on the Corniche in Abu Dhabi. Pawan Singh / The National -
People watching the air show by UAE flying team Al Fursan. Pawan Singh / The National -
Adil Khalid prepares for UAE National Day onboard "Azzam". Leg 2 onboard Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing. -
Visitors at the UAE forces exhibition on the corniche in Abu Dhabi. Pawan Singh / The National -
The dazzling 15-minute fireworks were accompanied by a sound and light show that was beamed on the sail-facade of the Burj. The scale of the display had beachgoers and residents stop to take photographs and video clips. Silvia Razgova / The National -
Emirates Heritage Club is to stagea race to mark National Day. Wam -
Paris Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi celebrates National Day. Wam
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