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Qasr Al Watan announces UAE National Day celebrations

New attractions have also opened at the site

UAE National Day is getting close and there’s plenty going on in Abu Dhabi.

Help you to celebrate the UAE’s 48th birthday, there’s a huge fireworks display, the official celebrations and much more.

Re-opening after a temporary closure, Qasr Al Watan will be hosting National Day celebration s and unveiling new attractions.

For the first time ever, the cultural centre will be hosting a National Day celebration on December 1.

Starting at 1pm, you can watch a parade of horses, cyclists and the Abu Dhabi Police band.

After the procession inside the great hall, a traditional Emirati dance performance will be held at 4pm as well as a performance from Emirati singer Ahmad Al Mansoori.

The UAE colours will also be projected onto the landmark as the sun sets.

Plus, when you’re there you can also check out the The Gallery, a digital photo exhibition that highlights important moments from the Year of Tolerance, including the Papal visit and the Speical Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi.

Two new sculptures have also been added to the attraction’s gardens the Power of Words, which feature cage-like three dimensional figures surrounded by quotes from Sheikh Zayed.

It sounds like it’s going to be a lot of fun.
Dhs60 adults, Dhs30 children under the age of 12. Dec 1. 10am-8,pm. Qasr Al Watan, Corniche West www.qasralwatan.ae