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Dubai National Day Festival



The National Day Festival of Dubai is held on 2nd December every year. It is the day Dubai gained independence from British colonial rule. The most significant day in the history of Dubai, National Day is a celebration of honor, pride and patriotism.

One of the biggest events and exhibitions in Dubai, National Day Festival is celebrated with great zest amongst locals. Tourists on Dubai tours also voluntarily participate in the festivities that fill up the air on this great day.

During the National Day Festival in Dubai, all important monuments in the city are opened to public. A series of events are organized at popular tourist attractions of Dubai in celebration of National Day.

National Day is known as Al-Eid Al Watani in Arabic. On this day, the markets and streets of Dubai look absolutely splendid with their ultrachic décor and furnishings.


National Day Festival, Dubai is a national holiday and thus, most people take their families for outings. During this time, tourists also get to interact and befriend locals. Many restaurants in Dubai serve special dishes, and a few hotels in Dubai organize special entertainment programmes for their guests on this occasion.

The national fervor during National Day Festival in Dubai is something unforgettable for tourists. It provides a great insight into the culture, arts, music and dances of Dubai.

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