UAE National Day 2020 in pictures: Enthusiasm lights up every corner

Emiratis and expatriates alike are celebrating the UAE National day with the spirit of solidarity.

A fleet of more than two dozen vessels including 17 luxury yachts, water bikes, and water fly-boards took part in the National day parade at Dubai Marina, presenting breathtaking views to the guests on board. The event was organised by D3 Yachts.

Mall of the Emirates is adorned with the colours of the UAE flag in celebrations of the UAE National Day.

The Burj Al Arab comes to life with the colours of the UAE flag in celebrations of the UAE National Day. Photo Clint Egbert/Gulf News

The ADNOC building displaying digital displays in observance of the dear occasion.

The 828-metre high facade of Burj Khalifa is featuring an illuminated LED screen that guides, in an unprecedented splendour, UAE nationals and residents to the platforms and locations displaying the grand show 'Seed of the Nation'.

Ajman Corniche is illuminated ahead of 49th UAE National Day.

Pakistani resident in Abu Dhabi Zaheer Awan who is also Chairman Engineers of Pakistan in UAE and his son Jassim Zaheer Awan celebrating the UAE National Day.

UAE flags flying high on Maktoum bridge.

Yachts decorated participate in the National Day Parade at Dubai Marina on Tuesday 01 December 2020.

Directorate of Town Planning and Survey building in Sharjah ahead of 49th UAE National Day.

The Dubai Court building seen illuminated with the colours of the UAE Flag.

Inspired by the grand show 'Seed of the Nation' which will be held in Abu Dhabi to mark the 49th UAE National Day, landmark buildings, streets, bridges across the UAE have been lit up in the country’s colours and mesmerising illuminations in observance of the national occasion.

The Abu Dhabi corniche is dressed up in lights.

Department of Culture building in Sharjah is illuminated with UAE flag colours ahead of 49th UAE National Day.

A major thoroughfare in Abu Dhabi is illuminated as part of the celebrations of UAE National Day.

Yas Island decorated for UAE National day.

Citizens and various government and private sector departments across the country started preparing for the UAE's 49th National Day by decorating houses, offices and cars with UAE flags, posters and stickers.

The Dubai Frame comes to life with the colours of the UAE flag in celebrations of the UAE National Day.

National Day souvenirs at a shop in Satwa.

A villa in Umm Al Quwain decorated with UAE flags for the UAE National day.

Y Tower in Abu Dhabi illuminated ahead of 49th UAE National Day.

Colourful lights adorn the Abu Dhabi corniche ahead of 49th UAE National Day.

Roads in Ajman are decorated for the UAE National Day.

Al Zahra Hospital decorated in Sharjah for UAE National Day.

Shops selling UAE National Day souvenirs are doing good business in Satwa and across the country as the big day on December 2 is just a week ahead.

Ajman corniche is illuminated.