5 Fun Places in Dubai to Spend UAE’s National Day!
On December 2, 2022, the whole nation of the United Arab Emirates will celebrate its 51st national day. The National Day is a special day for the country as it marks the unification of all seven emirates into one nation. It is also dubbed “the spirit of the union.” From homes to streets, the colors of the UAE flag would be seen everywhere. Regardless of where you look, you will find shades of red, green, white, and black. Being a public holiday, this day gives families and friends a perfect opportunity to bond, celebrate, and contemplate together.
This year, a number of spectacular events are scheduled to mark the occasion. There are plenty of options for every individual’s taste, both for kids and adults. From watching dazzling fireworks on a beach to enjoying extravagant parades and making the most of shopping mall offers, discounts, and freebies, the UAE ensures everyone feels welcome, appreciated, and a part of the country’s historic occasion. All the emirates within the UAE have their own plans for the national day.
If you happen to be in the tourist capital of the UAE, Dubai, here are five highly recommendable places to spend your long weekend.
Motiongate
Throughout the holiday, from December 1st to 4th, guests could enjoy movie-themed attractions in five zones where blockbusters come to life. For those with kids, there are family rides available, such as Shrek’s Swamp, River Expedition, etc. Families may also enjoy soaring through the air with penguins. Furthermore, spectators could also see performers dancing to popular Bollywood songs in a high-energy fusion of East and West as Motiongate goes Bollywood.
Global Village
From December 1st to 4th, the Ornina Theatrical Dance Company’s production of “Luminous Years” will be on the main stage. Local celebrities Habib Ghuloom and FatmaAlblooshi would be in charge of the narration, while Nassir Ibrahim would take the lead in the production. The program would dramatically portray the deep historical past of the UAE.
Local musician Khalid Mohammed will also be performing on the 1st of December. In addition to this, guests would also be able to enjoy the customary musical fireworks displays every night from the 1st of December to the 3rd of December, starting at 9pm. Over those three nights, numerous young musicians from the National Youth Orchestra in Dubai would perform the UAE national anthem and other classic compositions by contemporary originators as well.
Hatta
With seventeen routes of varying difficulty, Hatta, Dubai’s largest national park, is one of the best places to spend the long weekend. You can spend the day hiking and admiring the stunning Hajarmountain views, and then spend the night at one of the many nearby hotels. There is a sense of peace and adventure around every corner with so many trails to explore.
Festival City Mall
Commemorating all the marvelous years of the United Arab Emirates, Dubai Festival City Mall is a great place to be for this significant occasion. Guests may expect a free warm cup of Emirati coffee while witnessing marching drum bands and Al Ayala dancers. An astonishing National Day fireworks display would last for almost five minutes, which would without a doubt entertain the crowd. Moreover, Fayez Al Saeed, a popular local singer, will perform a 1-hour-long set with the Imagine show, which will create a spectacular backdrop of lasers, lights, as well as fountains.
Bluewaters Dubai
During the National Day weekend, Bluewaters Dubai will host skilled henna artists and traditional Emirati entertainment, celebrating local heritage and history. For reference, those who would acquire a standard view experience in Ain Dubai on the first three days of December would receive an AED 50 voucher valid from January 2 to March 31, 2023. On the night of December 2, it would be ideal to dine outdoors. That would allow guests to take full advantage of the breathtaking water view and the fireworks display that would start at 8:30 p.m.
