The UAE marks the National Day — now called Eid Al Etihad — on December 2 every year to celebrate the unification of the Emirates in 1971. The country turns 53 this year.
There will be multiple shows at Al Khor Waterfront from Friday, November 29, to Tuesday, December 3.
These events will be held from 4pm to 10pm, as residents across the UAE get a four-day weekend due to the public holidays on Monday, December 2 and Tuesday, December 3.
Umm Al Quwain UAE National Day Celebrations
Shows
- Carnival shows
- Magic shows
- Traditional folklore performances (December 1)
Cultural exhibitions
- The mural of the ruler’s journey
- Sheikh Ahmad Bin Rashid AlMualla gallery
- Sheikh Ahmad Bin Rashid AlMualla’s postage stamps gallery
- Artifacts exhibition of Tell Abraq archaeological site
- ‘Discover Umm AlQuwain’s nature’ gallery
- ‘Express your love for UAE’ board
Entertainment activities
- Productive families’ market
- Food village
- Camel and horse-riding activity
- The Zoo wildlife park
- Segments and competitions on stage
- Drawing and kids’ games corner
- Fireworks (December 2 at 7pm)
Heritage village
- Traditional food
- Arabic coffee and hospitality
- Photography with falcons
- Women’s handicraft
UAE announces official song for National Day
The official song for the 53rd UAE National Day has been launched by the Union Day Organising Committee.
Titled ‘Badou Baniina Ummah,’ it will be part of the official show broadcast live on December 2.
