Residents and visitors in Umm Al Quwain are set to enjoy a festive season filled with a variety of celebratory events to mark the UAE National Day. The 53rd Eid Al Etihad, which takes place on December 2, will feature multiple shows at Al Khor Waterfront from Friday, November 29, to Tuesday, December 3. These events, running from 4pm to 10pm, coincide with a four-day weekend for residents across the UAE due to public holidays on December 2 and 3.
The waterfront will cater to all age groups with a range of activities including shows, cultural exhibitions, and entertainment. Highlights include carnival and magic shows, traditional folklore performances on December 1, and a military parade in front of Al Khor Park on November 29 at 4pm by the Umm Al-Quwain Police.
Cultural exhibitions will feature the mural of the ruler's journey, Sheikh Ahmad Bin Rashid Al Mualla gallery, and a display of artifacts from the Tell Abraq archaeological site. Entertainment activities include a productive families' market, food village, camel and horse-riding, and a zoo wildlife park. Fireworks are scheduled for December 2 at 7pm.
Meanwhile, Dubai will celebrate the occasion over six days from November 28 to December 3 with shopping deals, acrobatics, musical performances, fireworks, and culinary experiences. In Sharjah, entry to all public museums in Sharjah city, Kalba, and Khorfakkan will be free on December 1 and 2. The official Eid Al Etihad celebrations, typically attended by the country's rulers and leaders, will be held in the natural landscapes of Al Ain.
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