Overview
- Global Village will run a 'United' programme from November 27 to December 3 with fireworks at 9pm from December 1 to 3 and UAE-themed drone shows on December 1 and 2.
- The Global Village schedule includes the dance operetta From the Desert to the Stars twice daily from December 1 to 3, a live performance by Khalid Mohammed on December 1, and heritage installations, crafts and Emirati cuisine across the park.
- Major venues are set for headline displays, including Burj Khalifa celebrations and fireworks on December 2, Yas Bay Waterfront fireworks at 9pm on December 2 and 3 with registration encouraged, and a 9:15pm show at Emirates Palace on December 2.
- Brand Dubai’s National Month guide lists cultural sites and activations across the city from Flag Day to National Day, with museums, heritage districts and malls hosting UAE-themed exhibits, projections and family activities.
- Dubai Fitness Month overlaps the festivities, featuring 30X30 hubs citywide and a packed sports slate including the DP World Tour Championships (November 13–16), PTO Dubai T100 Triathlon (November 14–16) and the Plus500 City Half Marathon (November 16).