{"id":4578,"date":"2013-11-24T18:41:11","date_gmt":"2013-11-24T18:41:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dubaitravelator.com\/?post_type=article_type&p=4578"},"modified":"2016-07-24T16:45:35","modified_gmt":"2016-07-24T16:45:35","slug":"uae-national-day-importance-uae-national-day-celebrated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dubaitravelator.com\/uae-national-day-importance-uae-national-day-celebrated\/","title":{"rendered":"What is UAE National Day? What is its importance? When is UAE National Day celebrated?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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UAE National Day<\/p><\/div>\n

UAE National Day, its importance & when is UAE National Day celebrated?<\/h3>\n

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.<\/p>\n

“Happiest Nation”<\/strong> – is the title for this years (2013) National Day Celebrations which is the 42nd UAE National Day.<\/p>\n

The whole UAE celebrates the National Day with full enthusiasm.<\/p>\n

Below are major events of this years (2013) 42nd National day celebrations across the country.<\/h3>\n

The Official UAE National Day Celebrations & Fireworks along with commemorative gifts to attendees:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Date:<\/strong> 1 December 2013
\nTiming:<\/strong> 6 PM
\nVenue:<\/strong> Burj Park, DownTown, Dubai
\nFees:<\/strong> Free for General Public<\/p>\n

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The UAE National Day Parade<\/strong>
\nDate:<\/strong> 2 December 2013
\nTiming:<\/strong> 3 PM to 5 PM
\nVenue:<\/strong> Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, Near Dubai Mall, Dubai
\nFees:<\/strong> Free for General Public<\/p>\n

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Column of light that illuminate the skies to mark UAE National Day.<\/strong> \u201cThe powerful light will be projected thousands of metres as it reaches the Earth\u2019s stratosphere and will be visible in neighboring emirates.\u201d
\nTiming:<\/strong> 8 PM to 12 PM
\nVenue:<\/strong> Flag Island, Sharjah
\nFees:<\/strong> Free for General Public<\/p>\n

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Military show for National Day Celebrations (Live role-play)<\/strong>
\nDate:<\/strong> 15 November 2013 to 7 December 2013
\nTiming:<\/strong> 4.30 PM to 12 PM
\nVenue<\/strong>: Gate 1, Global Village, Dubai
\nFees:<\/strong> Free for General Public<\/p>\n

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Two massive fireworks<\/strong>
\nDate<\/strong>: 1 & 2 December 2013
\nTiming:<\/strong> 8 PM
\nVenue:<\/strong> Abu Dhabi Corniche
\nFees:<\/strong> Free for General Public<\/p>\n

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First Abu Dhabi public ladies-only event<\/strong>
\nDate:<\/strong> 2 December 2013
\nVenue:<\/strong> Al Bateen Beach, Abu Dhabi
\nFees:<\/strong> Free for all ladies. Only for ladies.<\/p>\n

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Aerobatics show<\/strong>
\nDate:<\/strong> 30 November & \u00a02December 2013
\nVenue:<\/strong> Al Ain International Airport, Abu Dhabi
\nDetails:<\/strong>\u00a0http:\/\/www.alainaerobaticshow.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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UAE National Day Souk:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Emaar is setting up a traditional souk to celebrate the 42’nd National Day of the UAE.<\/p>\n

Date:<\/strong> Wednesday, 20th November – Monday, 2nd December 2013
\nTimings:<\/strong> 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
\nVenue:<\/strong> Burj Plaza, Dubai
\nAdmission:<\/strong> Free Admission
\nTelephone:<\/strong>\u00a0+ 971 4367 3333<\/p>\n

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Other reference links:<\/strong><\/p>\n