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Meraas, the Dubai-based holding company, is gearing up to host spectacular National Day celebrations across its destinations from 28 November to 2 December. With star-studded concerts, fireworks and tons of activities for the kids, Meraas has everything you need to add a touch of national pride to your five-day weekend.

Concerts and Fireworks

La Mer, Dubai’s world-class beachfront destination, will serve as the backdrop for four live performances by popular Arab singers, set to take place over three days from 9pm. Emirati artist Eida Al Menhali will kick-off the musical extravaganza on 29 November, while Kuwaiti sensation Essa Al Marzouq and Emirati pop phenomenon Balqees take the stage on 1 December. Murex d’Or award winner and Expo2020 Dubai Ambassador, Hussain Al Jassmi will wrap up the festivities on 2 December.

And if you haven’t had enough music over the long weekend, drop by Al Seef’s promenade on 6 December to take in a special performance by up-and-coming Khaleeji music star Mohamed Al Shehhi who will delight fans with a curated selection of hits, which combine traditional and western influences.

And that’s not all. On 1 and 2 December, watch fireworks light up the sky at Al Seef at 8pm, La Mer at 8:30pm, and The Beach and Bluewaters at 9pm to commemorate the birth of the nation.

Family Entertainment

Meraas destinations have a variety of fun-filled activities in store for visitors big and small. Visit City Walk, the open-air lifestyle destination, and kick-start your evening with lively performances by traditional drummers and flag dancers at 4:30pm.

Don’t miss out on National Day special offers at The Outlet Village’s retail stores and take an Insta-perfect picture with roaming stilt walkers dressed in national colours while you’re at it.

Children can enjoy pot painting and Arabian doll making workshops at The Outlet Village, Boxpark and Last Exit, or get busy at the UAE themed arts and crafts corners at, Al Seef, Bluewaters and at The Beach, who is also hosting drumming sessions for the little ones. Meanwhile, ribbon dancers will fill the air with colour at Kite Beach, with four shows scheduled daily from 28 November to 2 December.

Arts and Culture

Take a trip down memory lane at Boxpark with traditional Al Ayala dancers, and let a henna artist decorate your palms with intricate Arabian patterns. Or watch as folkloric dancers take to streets of City Walk and the halls of The Outlet Village, while traditional Oud players serenade the crowds at Bluewaters.

Stroll through Al Seef’s Heritage area and witness traditional fisherman net-making, pottery making, a sand artist, pearl harvester and grab dinner at the Emirati street food station. Enjoy a cool evening at the creek while Jalasat Khaleejiya performs live to bring listeners songs rich in folklore as well as remixes of traditional Khaleeji tunes.

City Walk will host a calligraphy artist who will captivate spectators with traditional artwork during the celebrations. You can also experience the art of Calligraffiti live at Last Exit Al Khawaneej as an artist transforms a blank wall into a masterpiece with Arabic calligraphy from 29 November to 2 December.

Entertainment Schedule:

Destination Entertainment/Offer Date Time
The Beach Fireworks 1-2 Dec 9pm
Face Painting 28 – 29 Nov

1 – 2 Dec

5pm – 9pm
Drumming Workshops
City Walk Stilt Walkers 28 – 29 Nov

1 – 2 Dec

4pm – 4:15pm

5:45pm – 6pm

7:30pm – 7:45pm

9pm – 9:15pm

Flag Dancers 4:30pm – 4:45pm

6:15pm – 6:30pm

8pm – 8:15pm

9:30pm – 9:45pm

Drummers 5pm – 5:15pm

7:15pm – 7:30pm

8:30pm – 8:45pm

10pm – 10:15pm

Calligraphy Artist 5pm – 7 pm
Kid’s Activations 28 – 29 Nov

1 – 2 Dec

5pm – 9pm
Traditional Performance 29 Nov

1 – 2 Dec

3:45pm
4:45pm
6pm
7:30pm
8:30pm
9:30pm
La Mer Eida Al Menhali – Live in Concert 29 Nov 9pm
Balqees /Essa Al Marzouq – Live in Concert 1 Dec 9pm
Hussain Al Jassmi – Live in Concert 2 Dec 9pm
Fireworks 1-2 Dec 8:30pm
The Outlet Village Stilt Walkers

 

28 – 29 Nov

1 – 2 Dec

3pm – 3:15pm

4pm – 4:15pm

5pm – 5:15pm

6pm – 6:15pm

Arts and Crafts Workshop 2pm – 6pm
Al Seef Mohammed El Shehhi – live in concert 6 Dec 9pm
Fireworks Display 1 – 2 Dec 8pm
Ayala Dancers 29 Nov – 2 Dec 6pm to 10pm
Emirati Drummers
Pearl Harvester 4pm to 10pm
Fisherman Making Nets
Sand Artist
Pottery Maker
Henna Artist
Emirati Street Food Station
Kids Workshop
DJ 29 Nov

1 – 2 Dec

6pm – 10pm
Kids Stage Show 1 – 2 Dec 5pm – 10pm
Jalasat Khaleejiya 29 Nov 6pm – 10pm
Al Khaleejiya Road Show 6 Dec 7:30pm
Boxpark Al Ayala Performance 29 Nov

2 Dec

6pm – 6:15pm

7pm – 7:15pm

8pm – 8:15pm

9pm – 9:15pm

Arts and Crafts Workshops 28 – 29 Nov

1 – 2 Dec

6pm – 10pm
Henna Artist
Last Exit Al Khawaneej Arts and Crafts Station 28 Nov 6pm-10pm
29 Nov 5pm-9pm
1 -2 Dec 4pm-8pm
Arabic Calligraffiti Artist 28 Nov 6pm
29 Nov 5pm
1 -2 Dec 4pm
Balloons distribution 28 Nov 6pm – 10pm
29 Nov 5pm – 9pm
1 – 2 Dec 4pm – 8pm
Kite beach Ribbon Dancers 28 Nov

29 Nov

1 Dec

2 Dec

4:30pm – 4:45pm

5pm – 5:15pm

5:30pm – 5:45pm

6:30pm – 6:45pm

Bluewaters Oud Player 28 – 29 Nov

1 – 2 Dec

6:30pm – 7pm

8:30pm – 9pm

Face painting 5pm-9pm
Basket weaving and Calligraphy
Arabic Coffee and dates sampling
Fireworks 1 – 2 Dec 9pm