Eid Al Etihad: Where to watch fireworks displays this UAE National Day

The UAE is gearing up to mark its 54th Eid Al Etihad on Tuesday, December 2, with celebrations across the country, including live performances and flag-raising ceremonies. Among the many ways to honour the story of the nation’s founding in 1971 are fireworks displays set to light up the skies in several emirates.

From Eid celebrations to National Day and New Year’s Eve, fireworks in the UAE stand out for their scale and creativity, often surpassing similar displays around the world. They’re a spectacle residents rarely want to miss.

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This National Day, select locations across the country will host dazzling shows. Here’s a roundup of spots you can visit over the coming days to catch the fireworks brightening the UAE’s night sky.

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Dubai

Dubai will come alive this Eid Al Etihad with dazzling fireworks, exciting shows, fun activities, and special offers across multiple locations:

• Dubai Festival City Mall and Hatta at 8pm

• Souk Al Seef, Bluewaters, and The Beach, JBR at 9pm

• Global Village will host dazzling displays of fireworks and synchronised drone shows all weekend at 9pm from December 1 to 3

• At Riverland (Dubai Parks and Resorts) guests can enjoy fireworks on December 1 and 2 at 7pm and 9.30pm. The venue will alsohold laser show at 7.30pm, 8.30pm and 9.45pm.

• On December 2, families can mark Eid Al Etihad at T-Rex Glamping (Dubai Parks and Resorts) National Day themed activities and fireworks.

• Residents celebrating National Day in Bluewaters Island can enjoy fireworks on December 2.

Abu Dhabi

The UAE Capital skyline will light up during the public holidays with a number of firework displays scheduled on December 2:

• Abu Dhabi Corniche, at 9pm

• Yas Bay Waterfront has arranged a 2-day celebration. Residents will get a chance to enjoy live shows and performances that celebrate the nation's traditions and witness fireworks at 9pm.

• The Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental will offer guests a dazzling fireworks display starting from 9.15pm.

• In Al Ain's Ruler's Representative Court, a fireworks show is scheduled at 9pm

• Madinet Zayed Public Park at 9pm

• Al Mugheira Beach at 9pm

• Ghiyathi at 9pm

• Bawabat Al Sharq Mall in Baniyas East will hold Eid Al Etihad celebrations from November 21 to December 7. Vibrant Ayala performances and a spectacular fireworks show are scheduled to take place on December 2, 8pm.

Sharjah

Sharjah is set to host a wide array of festivities to commemorate the occasion. A packed schedule of events will run until December 2, 2025 across various historical and tourist landmarks. In Kalba and Dibba Al Hisn, the celebrations are already underway from November 22 and they will feature an annual operetta and fireworks.

Yasmin Hussein

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