What is UAE National Day? What is its importance? When is UAE National Day celebrated?
UAE National Day
UAE National Day, its importance & when is UAE National Day celebrated?
UAE National Day is celebrated on 2nd December in United Arab Emirates which marks the countries nationalization from British treaties on 1st December 1971. Moreover in 1971 on the day seven emirates combined and made a union headed by Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the federation’s first president. At first the UAE was a federation of six emirates- Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Umm Al Quwain, Sharjah, Fujairah and Ajman. The emirate of Ras Al Khaimah was added a year later to the UAE.
“Happiest Nation” – is the title for this years (2013) National Day Celebrations which is the 42nd UAE National Day.
The whole UAE celebrates the National Day with full enthusiasm.
Below are major events of this years (2013) 42nd National day celebrations across the country.
The Official UAE National Day Celebrations & Fireworks along with commemorative gifts to attendees:
Date: 1 December 2013
Timing: 6 PM
Venue: Burj Park, DownTown, Dubai
Fees: Free for General Public
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The UAE National Day Parade
Date: 2 December 2013
Timing: 3 PM to 5 PM
Venue: Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, Near Dubai Mall, Dubai
Fees: Free for General Public
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Column of light that illuminate the skies to mark UAE National Day. “The powerful light will be projected thousands of metres as it reaches the Earth’s stratosphere and will be visible in neighboring emirates.”
Timing: 8 PM to 12 PM
Venue: Flag Island, Sharjah
Fees: Free for General Public
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Military show for National Day Celebrations (Live role-play)
Date: 15 November 2013 to 7 December 2013
Timing: 4.30 PM to 12 PM
Venue: Gate 1, Global Village, Dubai
Fees: Free for General Public
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Two massive fireworks
Date: 1 & 2 December 2013
Timing: 8 PM
Venue: Abu Dhabi Corniche
Fees: Free for General Public
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First Abu Dhabi public ladies-only event
Date: 2 December 2013
Venue: Al Bateen Beach, Abu Dhabi
Fees: Free for all ladies. Only for ladies.
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Aerobatics show
Date: 30 November & 2December 2013
Venue: Al Ain International Airport, Abu Dhabi
Details: http://www.alainaerobaticshow.
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UAE National Day Souk:
Emaar is setting up a traditional souk to celebrate the 42’nd National Day of the UAE.
Date: Wednesday, 20th November – Monday, 2nd December 2013
Timings: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Venue: Burj Plaza, Dubai
Admission: Free Admission
Telephone: + 971 4367 3333
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Other reference links:
- News for UAE National day – http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/general/uae-national-day-holiday-announced-1.1259191
- UAE’s Special Sweet Recipe – Gaimat (Luqaimat) – www.youtube.com/watch?v=0edYUH0F-ew
- UAE National Day 2013 – http://www.dubaicalendar.ae/en/event/events/uae-national-day-1.html
