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National Day 2020: UAE celebrates with fireworks

Bright lights lit up the night sky on the UAE's 49th National Day

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Fireworks at Festival City
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Fireworks at Festival City
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Fireworks at Festival City
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Fireworks at Festival City
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Fireworks at Festival City
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UAE residents enjoy the stunning fireworks display at La Mer in celebration of the 49th UAE National Day on 2nd December, 2020.
Photos by Clint Egbert/Gulf News
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UAE residents enjoy the stunning fireworks display at La Mer in celebration of the 49th UAE National Day on 2nd December, 2020.
Photos by Clint Egbert/Gulf News
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UAE residents enjoy the stunning fireworks display at La Mer in celebration of the 49th UAE National Day on 2nd December, 2020.
Photos by Clint Egbert/Gulf News
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UAE residents enjoy the stunning fireworks display at La Mer in celebration of the 49th UAE National Day on 2nd December, 2020.
Photos by Clint Egbert/Gulf News
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UAE residents enjoy the stunning fireworks display at La Mer in celebration of the 49th UAE National Day on 2nd December, 2020.
Photos by Clint Egbert/Gulf News
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