His Higness Sheikh Abdallah Al Maktoum and Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Celebrates UAE National Day

The United Arab Emirates celebrates its 43rd National Day on December 2, 2014. The holiday marks the unification of the seven emirates and the founding of the country in 1971 under Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the first president.

Enjoy the holiday with one of the many events happening around the country:

ABU DHABI

Dec. 1
Fireworks by Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority; Plaza Area, Abu Dhabi Corniche Family Park; 7pm to 10pm

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

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

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

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; Umm Suqeim, facing Burj Al Arab; 5pm to 8pm; by Dubai National Day Celebrations Committee
Fireworks; Khor Dubai, facing Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry; 8pm to 8.30pm
Emirati stars in concert; Burj Khalifa Garden theatre, Dubai; 8pm onwards; by Ministry of Culture and Youth; free entry

Dec. 2
Main event in Dubai's National Day celebrations; Umm Suqeim, facing Burj Al Arab; 5pm to 8pm, by Dubai National Day Celebrations Committee
Emirati stars in concert; Burj Khalifa Garden theatre, Dubai; 8pm onwards; by Ministry of Culture and Youth; 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 Village 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 Country'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

DELMA ISLAND

Dec. 2
Flag parade; main road facing the municipality; 9am to 11am
Fireworks by ADTCA; public garden; 8.30pm

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

source: www.thenational.ae