UAE National Day Parade in Downtown Dubai Today

A UAE National Day Parade on the occasion of the 44th UAE National Day will be held in Downtown Dubai on Saturday, November 28, 2015. The Parade will be a compelling tribute to the nation, its leadership and the thriving city of Dubai, which is home to over 200 nationalities, the master developer, Emaar Properties, said in a statement.

The colourful spectacle underlines the values of solidarity and brotherhood, and defines the UAE as ‘Home to the World’ .

The UAE National Day Parade is open to the public. The annual event will kick-off along Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard at 3pm. Visitors will be able to park at the underground car parks on Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard or they can access the venue by Dubai Metro.

Emaar said it is working with all concerned government entities to ensure smooth vehicular traffic and effortless access for people. The company said that Downtown Dubai, its flagship mega-development, will “come alive with an unprecedented line-up of balloons, floats and performances.”

In line with its theme, ‘Home to the World,’ The Parade – Downtown Dubai will highlight the landmarks, cultures and entertainment from around the world. Emaar said that, this year, over 4,000 participants, including government entities, corporate organisations, educational institutions, CSR groups and individuals from all walks of life, will participate in the celebration. They will salute the ‘Spirit of the Union,’ and celebrate their joy and pride of living in the UAE.

Kicking-off the celebration will be a spectacular showcase of the UAE, its heritage, cultural diversity and modern-day achievements. Several government entities will take part in this segment of the parade with school children adding pride to it by showcasing a large UAE National Flag.

A key attraction will be a light metal globe emblazoned with the words, ‘Home to the World,’ taking centre-stage. The participants will be dressed in UAE National flag colours.

Floats and entertainment performances representing the main five continents of the world, namely Asia, Europe, America, Africa and Australasia will follow. Each continent will be depicted by an opening balloon with a representative theme, a closing balloon and a float that features its iconic monuments.

Highlighting the cultures and traditions of different countries, the parade will see an array of dancers and performers including Chinese dragon dancers, Irish tap-dancers, cowboy dancers, African drummers, stilt walkers and kangaroo mascots among others.