Thousands of Emirati tribesmen marched in unison to celebrate the country at the annual Union Parade on Thursday.
The spectacular parade, held as part of the Sheikh Zayed Festival in Al Wathba, once again served as a fitting finale to the country's Eid Al Etihad festivities. Tuesday's National Day show, which had the newly opened Zayed National Museum as its centrepiece, was an opportunity to both pay homage to the past and look to the future.
More than 120 tribes were represented at the parade, which offered an opportunity to reflect on the UAE's rich history, culture and values.
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