ABU DHABI

Dec. 1

• Fireworks by Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority; Plaza Area, Abu Dhabi Corniche Family Park; 7pm to 10pm

• Mansour show; Al Maryah Island Promenade; 7:30pm (English show)

• Traditional celebrations by First Gulf Properties and Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhaib; Al Maryah Island Promenade and Sowwah Square’s podium Level; all day

Dec. 2

• Al Forsan Air Show; Abu Dhabi Corniche; 3pm to 5pm

• Fireworks by Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority; Yas Island at 8pm; Khor Al Maqtaa at 8.30pm; Abu Dhabi Corniche at 9pm

• Concerts at Du Forum by Abu Dhabi Municipality; Yas Island, 9pm onwards

• Traditional celebrations by First Gulf Properties and Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhaib; Al Maryah Island Promenade and Sowwah Square’s podium Level; all day

AJMAN

Dec. 1

• Heritage Village events; Cultural Centre; 10am to 10pm

Dec. 2

• School buses parade; Ajman corniche; morning time

• Heritage Village events; Cultural Centre; 10am to 10pm

DUBAI

Nov. 30 to Dec. 5

• Mirdif City Centre National Day celebrations; 10 am to 10pm

Dec. 1

• Folkloric shows from around the Gulf, cartoon character shows by embassies, and Ministry of Culture, Youth and Community Development; Burj Khalifa Garden; 5pm to 9pm.

• Main event in Dubai’s National Day celebrations by Dubai National Day Celebrations Committee; Umm Suqeim, facing Burj Al Arab; 5pm to 8pm

• Fireworks; Khor Dubai, facing Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry; 8pm to 8.30pm

• Emirati stars in concert by Ministry of Culture and Youth; Burj Khalifa Garden theatre, Dubai; 8pm onwards; free entry

Dec. 2

• Main event in Dubai’s National Day celebrations by Dubai National Day Celebrations Committee; Umm Suqeim, facing Burj Al Arab; 5pm to 8pm

• Emirati stars in concert by Ministry of Culture and Youth; Burj Khalifa Garden theatre, Dubai; 8pm onwards; free entry

• Fireworks; Khor Dubai, facing Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry; 8pm to 8.30pm

FUJAIRAH

Dec. 1

• 9th Family Festival by Fujairah Municipality; city centre; 10am onwards

• Heritage Vilage celebrations; near Fujairah Fort; 10am onwards

• National Day events and celebrations; Cultural Centre; 4pm to 8pm

Dec. 2

• Heritage Village celebrations; near Fujairah Fort; 10am onwards

• National Day events and celebrations; Cultural Centre; 4pm to 8pm

• UAE map in the colours of the UAE flag by Fujairah Social and Cultural Association; Fujairah corniche; 4.30pm

RAS AL KHAIMAH

Dec. 1

• Sea parade organised by the e-Government Committee

• My Country’s Landscapes exhibition; RAK Mall; 9am to 2pm

• National Day events and celebrations; Cultural Centre; 4pm to 9pm

• National Day events and celebrations; Al Hamra Mall; 4pm to 10pm

Dec. 2

• National Day events and celebrations; Cultural Centre; 4pm to 9pm

• National Day events and celebrations; Al Hamra Mall; 4pm to 10pm

SHARJAH

Dec. 1

• National Day drawing workshop; Al Hamriya Arts Centre; 10am to 12pm.

• National Day celebrations, shows and competitions; Mega Mall; 10am to 10pm

• A Coutry’s Journey operetta; Sharjah’s Marine Museum organised by the Museums Department; 8pm

Dec. 2

• Spirit of the Union exhibition; Mega Mall; 10am to 10pm

• Sea Parade, Marina of Sharjah’s Marine Museum; 2pm

• Inauguration of the Flag Court in Khorfakkan, evening time

• Musical with a number of local actors and singers; Jazirat Al Alam theatre; 8pm

UMM AL QUWAIN

Dec. 1

• Car parade in UAQ; 4pm to 8pm

• National Day events and celebrations; Cultural Centre; 5pm to 9pm

Dec. 2

• National Day events and celebrations; Cultural Centre; 5pm to 9pm

AL AIN

Dec. 1 and 2

• UAE Classical Cars festival by Ministry of Culture, Youth and Community Development; Al Bawadi Mall; 4pm to 9pm

• National Day celebrations at Al Bawadi Mall; 5pm to 9pm

• Concert and celebrations and fireworks at Hazzaa Bin Zayed Stadium by Al Ain Municipality; ADTCA and Al Ain Sports Club; 8pm to midnight

• Folkloric shows and celebrations at Al Hili and Al Mayzara Park by Al Ain Municipality

WESTERN REGION

Dec. 1

• National Day celebrations and exhibition by Community Police, and Ministry of Culture Youth and Community Development; Cultural Centre; 10 am to 10pm

• National Day concert by Community Police, and Ministry of Culture Youth and Community Development; Cultural Centre; 7pm onwards

Dec. 2

• National Day celebrations and exhibition by Community Police, and Ministry of Culture Youth and Community Development; Cultural Centre; 10 am to 10pm

• National Day concert by Community Police, and Ministry of Culture Youth and Community Development; Cultural Centre; 7pm onwards

• Fireworks at Madinat Zayed Park and Al Silaa Public Garden; 8:30pm

DELMA ISLAND

Dec. 2

• Flag parade; main road facing the municipality; 9am to 11am

• Fireworks by ADTCA; public garden; 8.30pm