Eid Al Etihad

UAE National Day: Turn 3 leave days into 9 days off

Eid Al Etihad is the last public holiday of 2026 - how you can maximise your time off

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Eid Al Etihad, also known as UAE National Day, is celebrated annually on December 2 and commemorates the historic 1971 unification of the emirates.

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Huge crowd arrive to watch Eid Al Etihad fireworks at A Seef in Dubai.

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Organiser of the Eid Al Etihad Festival in Ajman Naveed Ahmed (R) speaking at the event.

Dubai heroes scale new heights with world record climb

Daring nine-man team overcomes brutal winds and icy terrain to mark the UAE’s National Day

Nine-member Dubai Civil Defence team conquered the Arab world’s highest summit in full firefighting gear, completing the ascent in just 10 hours during UAE National Day.

2,000 kg cake cut in grand UAE National Day celebration

Lulu chefs whip up a three-layer vanilla masterpiece over three days

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Why is this Emirati marking National Day in Antarctica?

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Eid Al Etihad: UAE leaders attend Zayed museum ceremony

From ancient pearls to skies, Zayed National Museum ceremony honours Sheikh Zayed's vision

UAE President, Rulers, Sheikhs attend official 54th Eid Al Etihad celebration.

Meet residents who donate blood for UAE's Eid Al Etihad

Indian expat community groups organise camps across country as tribute to second home

More than 300 people donated blood at a camp organised by Dubai KMCC Kasaragod District Committee and Kindness Blood Donation Team.

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