Dubai: Major roads here next to some of most iconic buildings are decked in Saudi and UAE flags.
The flags adorn a long stretch of the King Salman bin Abdulaziz Street, named after the Saudi monarch.
The gesture from the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai signifies the close ties between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, which marks its National Day on Saturday, September 23.
The road, formerly Al Sufouh Road, leads to the landmark Burj Al Arab and Jumeirah Beach hotels, as well the high-rises of the Marina district. where some of Dubai's most remarkable buildings dot the emirate's skyline.
The national colours of the two Gulf neighbours are also displayed on billboards and bridges, according to the RTA.
تزيين شارع الملك سلمان بن عبدالعزيز في #دبي باعلام السعودية والامارات وتركيب لوحات تهنئة بمناسبة #اليوم_الوطني على بعض الجسور@RTA_Dubai pic.twitter.com/ARVf3zX8NI
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) September 21, 2017
The 87th Saudi National Day will be commemorated with two-day celebrations across the UAE, with fireworks displays in several Dubai spots, including Riverland in Dubai Parks and Resorts, Dubai Creek, and Dubai Festival City.
Arab pop stars, too, are sharing in the celebration, with concerts by Balqees, Dalia Mubarak, Waed, and Rakan Khaled taking place in Dubai on Friday and Saturday.
Meanwhile, users of UAE-based telecommunications providers, Etisalat and du, were treated to a hint of the festive spirit ahead of time, as the message UAE KSA TOGETHER appeared atop their mobile phone screens.
Dubai malls had been decorated to celebrate Saudi National Day, while phone call rates from the UAE to Saudi Arabia had been cut by half until Saturday.
In a series of tweets, His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, commemorated the Saudi National Day with a photo of the leaders together.
Congratulations to our brothers in KSA on their 87th National Day; our countries share a cherished partnership and their joy is our joy. pic.twitter.com/jyT0IIYY58
— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) September 20, 2017
Shaikh Mohammad also posted photos of His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman Al Saud.
فرحة المملكة بيومهم الوطني هي فرحة لدولة الإمارات وشعبها .. حفظ الله المملكة وملكها وشعبها الكريم pic.twitter.com/7jDenH39ta
— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) September 20, 2017
#معا_أبدا نحن والمملكة، عزهم عزنا، وبلدهم بلدنا، ومليكهم فخرنا كلنا.. #معا_أبدا في المصير وفي خدمة الإسلام وفي الدفاع عن الأوطان pic.twitter.com/jtLB2cLrSh
— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) September 20, 2017
A new logo was also launched to mark Saudi Arabia's 87th National Day that was accompanied with the Arabic hashtag Always_Together, which was retweeted by Dubai Media Office.
اعتماد شعار و وسم #معاً_أبداً للاحتفال الاماراتي بمناسبة #اليوم_الوطني السعودي#الامارات #السعودية pic.twitter.com/RPEQwZLwCx
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) September 19, 2017