Celebrations of the 42nd National Day of the UAE in Abu Dhabi

The Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority has completed its preparations to hold the 42nd National Day celebrations for the UAE, whose activities will illuminate all parts of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi from tomorrow until 2 December.

Abu Dhabi offers a variety of recreational activities for the whole family

The capital will witness qualitative celebrations on the major national occasion, including fireworks displays, entertainment events on Al Bateen Beach, various celebrations on the Corniche, a parade of decorated cars on Yas Island, artistic and musical celebrations on the Du Forum Theater on Yas Island, in addition to folkloric and heritage shows roaming in the malls. .

Jassim Al Darmaki, Deputy Director-General of the Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority, said: “The vibrant and diverse program that we have prepared to celebrate the 42nd National Day of the State reflects our keenness to provide a festive atmosphere for the people of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi on this occasion dear to all. With multiple colors of music, rhythms and recreational activities that enable everyone to express their pride and pride in the country’s achievements over the past decades.”

The National Day activities will start on the Abu Dhabi Corniche from 3:00 pm with a variety of entertainment activities for all family members, while a group of performers will perform various musical shows on the main stage at 6 pm. It features traditional handicrafts and folk foods, while a group of itinerant artists will perform acrobatic and artistic performances.

Visitors will have opportunities to take professional photographs, and visitors will have the opportunity to put their signatures and wishes on the sculpture of the National Day, which takes the form of the number 42, which represents the age of the union. The public will enjoy seats on the sand from which they can watch wooden boats sailing in the Arabian Gulf.

An area has been designated for group games for children, which includes a range of competitive kinetic games such as Emirati folk games, basketball, and others.

As for the musical performance groups that will perform their concerts on the Corniche, they are characterized by dynamic shows that depend on movement and rhythm. The performances begin on the first day with folkloric shows from the world presented individually and then merge with each other in a group show. The performances include the Emirati Ayala, the Lebanese Dabkeh, and the Tanoura dance. From Egypt.

There are also acrobatics from China, Bollywood performances from India, traditional dance from Russia, and drummers from Africa. Extremer Dance Troupe performs to the rhythm of stimulating hip-hop music, and it is one of the most famous dance groups in the Middle East, where the members of the team have high efficiency and experience spanning more than 9 years.

It is worth noting that the United Arab Emirates celebrates the 42nd National Day on December 2 every year with a wide range of activities and events.

The date of December 2 coincides with the anniversary of the establishment of the Federation of the United Arab Emirates, which was announced in 1971. At first, six emirates united: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Umm al-Quwain, Sharjah, Fujairah, and Ajman, and in the following year the emirate of Ras al-Khaimah joined.

And this year, everyone will celebrate the forty-second anniversary of the establishment of the union, as the country organizes a wide range of activities for all family members, including: great shows, fun areas for children, a walk in Downtown Dubai, and many more in shopping centers, parks, and other places around the world. City.