UAE National Day at Global Village: What to expect, from drone shows to Emirati food

UAE National Day at Global Village: What to expect, from drone shows to Emirati food

Planning a family outing for the UAE’s 55th Eid Al Etihad? Global Village is getting ready for three days of celebrations, with drone displays, traditional Emirati performances, local handicrafts and plenty of familiar flavours to explore.

From December 1 to 3, visitors can expect a programme celebrating the UAE’s heritage, from theatrical performances on the Main Stage to traditional dances and a special drone show lighting up the night sky on December 2 and 3.

Here’s what to look forward to.

A drone show lights up the sky

One of the highlights will be a special Eid Al Etihad drone show on December 2 and 3. Visitors can gather with family and friends to watch the night sky come alive as part of the National Day celebrations.

The festivities will begin even earlier, with the UAE flag colours illuminating Global Village’s gates and main landmarks from November 27. Expect plenty of festive decorations across the destination, too, making for colourful family photographs.

Traditional Emirati performances take centre stage

There will be plenty of opportunities to experience Emirati culture through music, dance and theatre.

Running from December 1 to 3, ‘UAE Glory and Pride’ is a 30-minute theatrical operetta taking place on the Main Stage.

In brief

Planning a family outing for the UAE’s 55th Eid Al Etihad? Global Village is getting ready for three days of celebrations, with drone displays, traditional Emirati performances, local handicrafts and plenty of familiar flavours to explore. Traditional Emirati performances take centre stage There will be plenty of opportunities to experience Emirati culture through music, dance and theatre.

This is the opening of the story, shared with credit to Gulf News (UAE). The rest of the report — with every detail — continues on the publisher’s website.

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