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Watch: UAE’s first birthday song has ‘real sounds, stories’ from across communities
The groundbreaking initiative brings together voices from across the Emirates to create a melody that belongs to everyone who calls the UAE home
- PUBLISHED: Fri 26 Sept 2025, 11:27 AM UPDATED: Fri 26 Sept 2025, 1:26 PM
The UAE Year of Community has launched the country’s first official Emirati Birthday Song, marking a defining moment that transforms a familiar tradition into a shared national identity.
The groundbreaking initiative, developed through a nationwide campaign with Ferjan Dubai, brings together voices from across the Emirates to create a melody that belongs to everyone who calls the UAE home.
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The project, a nationwide campaign, invited contributions from across the country, reflecting the UAE’s spirit of inclusivity and collaboration. Schoolchildren, poets, casual singers, and passionate musicians were all involved in the making of this song, ensuring that the community was truly represented.
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Ferjan Dubai included the joyful voices of children and the iconic rhythms of daily life, echoing the real sounds and stories of communities across the UAE.
Listen to the new Emirati happy birthday song here:
Alia Shamlan, CEO and Managing Director of Ferjan Dubai, said: “At Ferjan Dubai, we believe the most powerful stories are the ones rooted in daily life, shared between neighbours, families, and friends. The Emirati Birthday Song captures those very moments. It carries the sounds, memories, and cultural details that define life in the UAE. Working with the Year of Community allowed us to transform local contributions into a genuine community effort.”
The Emirati Birthday Song is now available for public sharing and use across all platforms. Families, schools, and communities are invited to sing it, share it, and make it a part of every celebration.
Song lyrics
The Emirati Birthday Song features heartfelt verses that capture the essence of celebration and well-wishes. The official lyrics in English are:
Your birthday is the sweetest day
May your years continue in goodness
The world becomes beautiful with you , dear one, it rejoices with you always
Every year may you be well
Every year may you be well
Every year may you be dear
Every year may you be well
Year of Community
The Year of Community was declared for 2025 by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan under the slogan “Hand in Hand,” reflecting the leadership’s commitment to fostering a united, inclusive, and empowered society.
This national initiative is overseen by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, alongside Sheikha Mariam bint Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairperson of the Presidential Court for National Projects.
Through meaningful initiatives and collective action, the Year of Community aims to strengthen social connections, encourage active participation, and inspire a shared responsibility for building a thriving future together.
Ferjan Dubai
Ferjan Dubai is a social enterprise company dedicated to connecting neighbourhoods across Dubai and celebrating Emirati culture, traditions, and talent.
As a community-driven platform, Ferjan Dubai reinvests its efforts into initiatives that benefit society—strengthening the bonds of community life and empowering individuals to thrive.
Through events, cultural festivals, neighborhood activations, and partnerships, Ferjan Dubai creates opportunities for families, youth, entrepreneurs, and local businesses to come together.
By bridging the past with the present, Ferjan Dubai highlights Emirati creativity, talent, and values, while also offering brands and organisations an authentic way to engage with the community.
With its mission to celebrate every “Freej” (neighbourhood) and showcase the diversity of its people, Ferjan Dubai continues to grow as a trusted partner for government entities, private sector organisations, and local entrepreneurs who believe in the power of community.
Ruqayya Alqaydi is a Special Correspondent with an endless curiosity to learn. Like a journalist on a caffeine overdrive, she is fuelled by passion and on a mission to uncover every gem in the UAE.