UAE: 5 free last-minute plans for National Day long weekend in Dubai

Dubai: If you still haven’t made a plan for a trip, a staycation, or a list of places to explore, here are five last-minute ideas to get your National Day weekend activities started. Most of the major attractions in the city have special activities for the 51st UAE National Day.

Expo City Dubai: Relive your Expo 2020 Dubai memories with a visit to Expo City Dubai. The destination is celebrating UAE National Day from December 1 to 4 with concerts, a poetry session at the Surreal water feature, and an immersive projection at the Al Wasl Plaza. There are also workshops and activities, along with delicious Emirati fare.

Deira Waterfront Market: The fresh food market in Deira will feature live entertainment and an Enirati heritage village for its National Day celebrations which begin on Friday. Visitors will be able to watch traditional Al Ayala dancers and roaming cultural parades. The attraction is also kid-friendly and features games and activities for them.

Boxpark: This iconic area in Dubai is going to be decked up in the colours of the UAE flag during the National Day weekend. Apart from the many dining options here, Boxpark will also have petting zoos, henna artists, balloon bender, falconry shows and others.

Riverland: The free area of the Dubai Parks and Resorts will have great avenues to celebrate the UAE National Day. Take pictures next to a special National Day wall, called Love the UAE, while enjoying traditional live entertainment, pop-up activities and more.

Al Khawaneej Walk and Last Exit: Enjoy shopping and a foodie day at Al Khawaneej with Last Exit and Al Khawaneej Walk. The destination will have a cultural parade, family-friendly activities and National Day themed décor.