Fireworks
Watch the UAE night skies light up with spectacular fireworks in a magical display of pattern, colour and sound.
When: December 2, 8.30pm
Where: The Beach, JBR, Dubai
When: December 1-2, 9pm
Where: Global Village, Dubai
When: December 2-3, 8.30pm
Where: Emirates Palace Hotel, Abu Dhabi
When: December 2, 10.30pm
Where: Al Qasba, Sharjah
When: December 2-3
Where: Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
Arabic concerts
Five stars, five malls. Mohammad Al Shehhi at City Centre Mirdif, Mohammad Al Menhali at Mall of the Emirates, Shamma Hamdan at Dubai Festival City, Hamad Al Amri at Ibn Battuta Mall and Faisal Al Jasem at The Beach Mall.
When: December 1, 8pm
Al Ghadeer UAE craft
Bedouin craftswomen showcase their crafts and sell items made of intricate ‘talli’ embroidery and ‘sadu’ weaving.
When: Until December 4
Where: Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
Call: 056-123 4077
Sports festival
Car stunt, Liwa Fat Bike Challenge, and the second round of freestyle drift season for 4X4 cars.
When: December 1-2
Where: Moreeb Dune - Liwa, Al Gharbia
Call: 02-884 0400
Wafi Mall
A performance of well-known music compositions by Dubai Police band, culinary showcase and a family-friendly mix of entertainment celebrating the local culture.
When: December 1-2
Where: Wafi Mall, Dubai
Call: 04-324 4555
Shaikh Zayed Heritage Festival
Display of the UAE’s cultural heritage and traditions and Emirati folk arts.
When: December 1-January 1
Where: Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi
Call: 800 555
Yas Mall beckons
Family walkathon, Ayallah traditional dance, falconry, face painting and henna art.
When: December 1-7, 10am
Where: Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi
Call: 02-414 6401
Dalma Mall
Photography at Emirati tent with traditional accessories, clothes and artifacts, food, henna art.
When: December 2-4, 4pm
Where: Dalma Mall, Abu Dhabi
Call: 02 550 9555
Al Maryah Island
Ayallah and Yola dance, traditional drum show, National Day parade and a police marchpast at the waterfront promenade.
When: December 2-3, 3pm
Where: Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
Yas Island
Live music, henna, falconry, face painting, inflatable amusement rides, human claw, Harbya dance, Arabic calligraphy, art and crafts section for children.
When: December 2, 2pm
Where: Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi
Call: 02-659 9999
Emirates Palace
Video mapping, fireworks and party by the beach for guests.
When: December 2-3
Where: Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi
Tickets: Dh200 (includes food and selected beverages)
Call: 02-690 9000
Marina Mall
Sand art and shadow show.
When: December 3-5
Where: Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi
Call: 800 6623
Hekayah The Story
The second annual multiple-artist celebration of heritage in poetry, prose and song featuring genres ranging from Nabati poetry to spoken word to hip-hop.
When: December 5, 7pm
Where: New York University Abu Dhabi
Call: 02-628 4000
Yas Waterworld
Decked with UAE flags and Spirit of the Union decorations, the leading family leisure destination will treat its visitors to the very best of local hospitality and culture.
When: December 2
Where: Yas Waterworld, Abu Dhabi
Call: 02-414 2000
Meataan Festival
Marine show, falconry, folklore music, police team K9 show, national anthem singing competition, and costume competition.
When: Until December 3
Where: Al Bateen Beach, Abu Dhabi
Call: 02-444 0444
