UAE National DayUAE National Day is celebrated on 2 December every year to mark
the day in 1971 when the seven emirates first joined together to
form the United Arab Emirates. It's a day to abandon reserve and
party hard, as parades and fireworks erupt around town. Flags are
waved all around, including - as one might except from the UAE -
the world's biggest flag, unfurled in 2009 in Sharjah. The best
spot to watch the festival parades is Beach Road while the
fireworks can optimally be appreciated on the Bur Event Date: 2 December annually |