Celebrating National Day in Dubai? Here is the calendar of events

Dubai - In Dubai, the events, activities and retail promotions would help create a festive environment that will focus on UAE's rich heritage. Here's the list!

Dubai is all set to celebrate the country's 45th National Day with an exciting lineup of events and activities that will offer its residents and visitors the opportunity to experience the "Spirit of the Union" and reflect UAE's solidarity across its culturally diverse community.

The citywide celebrations on this joyous occasion are being organised in collaboration with the partners of Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), an agency of the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) and includes shopping malls and retailers, featuring family-centric social, cultural and entertainment activities, as well as events aimed at showcasing Emirati culture and customs. Malls, in particular, will be transformed into entertainment centres with free-to-attend concerts featuring Arab music icons.

An exciting addition to Dubai's retail calendar and this year's National Day celebrations is the National Day Super Sale from December 1-3, offering opportunities to buy sought-after items at significantly reduced prices. Fabulous promotions will be provided by a wide range of Dubai's retailers, offering shoppers with 30 - 90 per cent discounts on a range of merchandise from apparel to electronics, and much more.

Issam Kazim, CEO, Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), said: "On this happy occasion, we express our deepest gratitude to our wise leadership, The President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Shaikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, and the rulers of all the other emirates, their Highnesses, the Crown Princes and residents of UAE.

"National Day celebrations are a reflection of the UAE's national pride and enhance the spirit of patriotism and loyalty to the leadership and homeland. In Dubai, the world-class events, activities and retail promotions would help create a festive environment that will focus on UAE's rich heritage and help bring together people of different nationalities in a celebration of the country's cultural diversity."

Calendar of events

1. National Day Super Sale

December, participating malls and retail outlets in Dubai

The National Day Super Sale is a new retail initiative launched on the joyous occasion of the country's 45th National Day. The sale will feature participating malls and retail outlets offering shoppers mega discounts of between 30 to 90 per cent on selected items from a range of home-grown and international brands, featuring a diverse range of merchandise. For more information, visit www.nationaldaysale.com

2. Shop and Win

City Centre Deira, City Centre Me'aisem and City Centre Shindagha, three malls of the Majid Al Futtaim Properties, will run fabulous promotions to celebrate National Day. At City Centre Deira, from November 24 to December 3, everyone is a winner, as visitors can shop and win instant prizes. A special customised vending machine allows shoppers to withdraw gift cards and vouchers and will also allow them to take a National Day themed selfie that will be printed and also posted on social media. From December 1-4, shoppers spending Dh200 at City Centre Me'aisem and Dh150 at City Centre Shindagha have the chance to win two iPhone 7 at raffle draws every day.

3. Fireworks Shows

2 December, THE BEACH opposite JBR

Join in the National Day celebrations and watch the festivities take to the skies over Dubai, thanks to a dazzling display of fireworks at 8.30pm at THE BEACH opposite JBR. Whether it is an increasing number of photography experts and enthusiasts capturing the breath-taking display on cameras or men, women and children of diverse backgrounds relishing the visual festive treat it will be a spectacle to remember.

4. National Day Concerts

Local and regional music icons will perform live at various free-to-attend concerts to celebrate National Day. Top Arab music superstar Hussain Al Jasmi, Balqees and other artists will be in action at Burj Park on December 2 at concerts sponsored by Emaar Properties. On the same day, the renowned singers Abdulla Bel Khair and Aryam will perform at Dragon Mart 2 while highly popular regional singers Mohammed Menhali & Walid Ibrahim will perform at Global Village.

In a separate series of Emirati Young Artists Concerts, families visiting malls can enjoy melodious hits from UAE stars including: Mohammed Al Shehhi (1 Dec, City Centre Mirdif); Shamma Hamdan (1 Dec - Dubai Festival City Mall); Mohamed Al Menhali (1 Dec, Mall of the Emirates), Faisal Al Jasem (1 Dec - THE BEACH) and Hamad Al Amri (1 Dec, Ibn Battuta Mall).

5. National Day Carnival

November 29 - December 4, CITY WALK

A colourful event featuring roaming artists, entertainment shows, souq, parades and educational activities to celebrate National Day.

6. Grand celebrations in malls

For more information, visit www.nationaldaydubai.com