UAE National Day in pictures

Spectators participate in a flag raising ceremony in celebration of the UAE’s 43rd National Day at the Breakwater in Abu Dhabi. Rashed Al Mansouri / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

The UAE Air Force Al Forsan acrobatic team perform in Abu Dhabi. Sharina Lootah / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

An aquatic jet pack performance in Abu Dhabi. Ryan Carter / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

A man on a flyboard carries the flag at Ras Al Khaimah's Corniche. Reem Mohammed / The National

A boat decorated with UAE flags passes a fisherman in RAK. Reem Mohammed / The National

An Emirati family enjoy a day out at Ras Al Khaimah's Corniche to celebrate UAE National Day. Reem Mohammed / The National

A young Emirati is creative with his custom-made kandura in RAK. Reem Mohammed / The National

Two gentlemen meet and greet. Reem Mohammed / The National

Young boys spray each other with foam and silly string in Abu Dhabi. Silvia Razgova / The National

Sheikha Rafat Bawazir gets a lift up onto an army vehicle while she and her family attend a military display along the Corniche Road in Abu Dhabi. Silvia Razgova / The National

People attend a military display along the Corniche Road in Abu Dhab. Silvia Razgova / The National

The car parade in Ajman. Pawan Singh / The National

Abdul Aziz Hasan Al Shehhi prepares his car for Ras Al Khaimah’s National Day parade. Reem Mohammed / The National

Julie Nicholson

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.

Updated: December 02, 2014, 12:00 AM