The UAE's National Day approaches with much of the country enjoying an extended four-day weekend to mark the occasion on Tuesday, December 2.
The holiday, also known as Eid Al Etihad, is marked each year to celebrate the founding of the UAE in 1971.
Various celebration events have been announced around the country. Fireworks displays will be held in Abu Dhabi at Yas Waterworld on Yas Island, TeamLab Phenomena, Qasr Al Watan, Al Qana, Hudayriyat Island and Emirates Heritage Village.
For those in Dubai, there will be festivities at Souk Madinat Jumeirah, City Centre Mirdif, Expo City Dubai, Al Fahidi historical neighbourhood, Hatta Heritage Village and Etihad Museum.
In Sharjah, celebrations will take place at Al Layyah Canal, Kalba Kayak and Adventure Cafe and venues under the umbrella of Sharjah Museums Authority in Sharjah, Kalba and Khor Fakkan.
Official broadcast
The 54th National Day show will be live across the seven emirates to encourage citizens and residents to unite in celebration of the birth of the nation.
The venue and details of this year's show have yet to be announced, but organisers released a list of locations where it will be broadcast.
Updated information will be shared on the official Eid Al Etihad website and related social media channels in advance of the event.
Abu Dhabi: The official Eid Al Etihad ceremony will be screened in Khalifa City, Al Falah City, Al Shamkha City, as well as at various majlis in the emirate.
Al Dhafra: The show will be broadcast at Madinat Zayed Public Park, Liwa Oasis, Al Shahbana Park in Al Sila, Harat Parks in Bida Al Mutawa, the public park on Delma Island, Zayed Al Khair Park in Ghayathi, and Majlis Mohammed Al Falahi Al Yasi.
Al Ain: The show will be available at Al Ain Interna
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