In Pictures: UAE's 51st National Day celebrations

The UAE’s 51st National Day celebrations began across the country. The UAE community marked their sense of belonging and pride in the homeland with great enthusiasm and joy.

Celebration of the "51st Union Day" of the United Arab Emirates, which was organized by the Committee Supreme Council for the celebrations of the Union Day in the Emirate of Ajman in the "Al Bahia" area in Ajman.

The Founder’s Memorial, a permanent national tribute to the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, celebrating the 51st UAE national day by organising a slew of traditional activities that reflect the UAE's heritage. Celebrating the National Day comes as part of the monument's status as a national cultural destination that highlights a long history of achievements linked to the journey of the UAE's Founding Father, and which is characterised by an ambitious vision that continues to inspire.

The Abu Dhabi Police Aviation Department raised the flag of the United Arab Emirates high in the sky of Abu Dhabi to celebrate the country's 51st Union Day.

The Al Tawyin region in Fujairah celebrated the 51st Federation Day of the State, organised by the Emirate of Fujairah Committee.

Visitors enjoy the UAE National Day celebrations and decoration at the Dubai Hills Mall.

People enjoy the beautiful Flag Dance roaming performance taking place at the Dubai Hills Mall in celebration of the UAE National Day.

Al Ghuwair Market in Sharjah.

Burj Khalifa illuminated for UAE National Day celebrations.

Families enjoy during the UAE National Day holidays at Shees Park in Khor Fakkan.

Visitors throng Dubai mall during UAE National Day holidays

Al Ain City Municipality decorated the city’s streets and its environs with more than 1,400 stereoscopic and light compositions with distinctive designs that included several internal and external roads and a group of roundabouts and bridges in celebration and pride of the 51st Federation Day of the State.

Mall of the Emirates decorated for UAE National Day.

The Municipality of Dibba Al-Hisn and the Municipal Council of the city organized a celebration on the occasion of the 51st National Day, with the participation of a number of federal and local departments and institutions operating in the city, schools and the people of Dibba Al-Hisn, as an embodiment of feelings of loyalty and belonging to the homeland and its wise leadership.

Zayed Central Library in Al Ain of the Department of Culture and Tourism in Abu Dhabi organized a large march and several artistic and heritage activities to celebrate the “51st Union Day” of the UAE.

A national day Solidarity Mass rally was held at Mutina Park Deira, with the support of the Dubai Police and Islamic Affairs Department, led by ICF, RSC, KCF, Markus Alumni and Sakhafi Shura. Hundreds of Indian Expatriate community lined up for the rally, including students of Dubai Markaz Madrassa, with a demonstration of various cultural programmes like Dhaff and songs. Markaz's adviser and the chairman of Alshifa Medical group, Dr Muhammed Kasim, delivered the national day message to the gatherers. Dr. Muhammed Kunji Saqafi, Dr. Abdul Salam Saqafi,Flora Hassan Haji, G. Aboobacker, Yahya Saqafi, Ashraf Palakkode, dr Abdul Nasar, Saleem Sha, Muneer Pandiyala lead the rally.

The General Services Department in Ras Al Khaimah celebrating the fifty-first National Day by installing special lighting for this occasion in the streets of the emirate.

The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai has organized a series of activities at its head office in Al Jafiliya to celebrate the UAE’s 51st National Day, which falls on December 2 of every year. The event kicked off with a military parade by the GDRFA knights, followed by a bicycle tour. It has also seen "Al Ayyala" folk band perform the traditional dance together with school students, who visited the GDRFA headquarters, participate in popular chants and songs.

Mohammed bin Rashid Library celebrated the country's 51st Union Day, which included a series of cultural and entertainment events, traditional, popular and live music performances, national exhibitions, poetry evenings, and various workshops and lectures.

The Emirate of Fujairah Committee for the Union Day celebrations, in cooperation with the fishermen's associations in the emirate, organized the largest marine parade in the Emirates, in which hundreds of fishing boats and loaders (wheels) participated, to celebrate the 51st Union Day.

Celebrations by the Ministry of Interior and Ras Al Khaimah Police on the 51st Union Day. Al Qawasim Corniche in Ras Al Khaimah.

Global Village continues to provide a bouquet of incredible musical performances and unusual entertainment activities for its guests as part of its “51st Union Day” celebrations for the UAE, which will continue until December 4.

Melodica students perform at the Times Square in celebration of the UAE National Day.

Marine parade in Fujairah to celebrate the 51st Union Day.

Dubai Marina witnessed a spectacular celebration conducted by D3 Yachts in honour of the 51st UAE National Day. About 13 luxury yachts, jet skis, and jet cars gathered at the marina's open sea area and hoisted the UAE flag to mark the celebration. When the rhythm of the waves blended with that of the national anthem, it created a whole new experience for the guests. This is the third time that the marine edition of the National Day celebration has been organised in association with D3 Marine, a leading professional yacht charter company. Fifty-one listeners selected by Radio Asia and people from various fields participated in the celebrations. Many attractive programmes were arranged in the marina, including a luxury yacht show, which started at 10 a.m. The flag was hoisted by the MD of D3 Yachts, Muhammed Shameer and the Dubai Tourism officials when all the yachts gathered together. Sheikh Salman bin Duaij Al Khalifa (Chairman SDK Group Bahrain), Adil Yusuf Ahmed Aljazmi, Mattannur Rasheed (CEO Ad&M Events), Shafeeq M Ali (CEO Maks Investments and D3 Yachts), Shameer M Ali (MD Maks Investments and D3 Yachts) attended the ceremony.

A family enjoy the pleasant weather on the way to Khor Fakkan.

UAE National Day celebration at Al Sajja Labour Park in Al Sajja in Sharjah.

National Day celebrations in Umm Al Quwain.

Visitors enjoy the UAE National Day celebrations and decoration at the Times Square.

Celebrations in Ajman.

The UAE Women's Sports Federation and the General Women's Union, in cooperation with Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, organized a walking march at the headquarters of the General Women's Union in Abu Dhabi, as part of the activities to celebrate the country's 51st Federation Day.

The Fujairah Committee for the celebrations of the fifty-first Union Day of the State organized a distinguished national celebration in the Thawban area of ​​the Emirate of Fujairah, in the presence of Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad bin Saif Al Sharqi.

UAE National Day celebration at Al Sajja Labour Park in Al Sajja in Sharjah.

Emiratis take part in celebrations marking the 51st national day of the United Arab Emirates, on December 2, 2022 in Abu Dhabi.