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UAE National Day

A taste of Emirati culture

Celebrate the 53rd UAE National Day with us on 2 December 2024. It’s an important day in our home country where we celebrate the day in 1971 that the former Trucial States came together to form the nation. Find out how we’re marking the occasion on board and in our lounges.

Start the celebrations

Join us in our lounges in Dubai to enjoy special Emirati food and sweets, including chicken machbous, lamb ouzi, halwa ice cream and Emirati luqaimat served with date syrup. Sip on a Dates Colada in our First Class Lounge and our refreshing Green Oasis in the Business Class Lounge.

When you step on board, we’ve bathed the cabin in ambient light in the colours of the UAE flag. Everyone can enjoy special sweets inspired by Emirati cuisine on our flights from Dubai on this special day. If you’re flying in our A380 in First Class or Business Class, head down to our Onboard Lounge for a special selection of pastries and pumpkin or cardamom cake.

See what's new on ice

There’s lots to enjoy on board for Emiratis and for everyone interested in discovering more about Emirati culture on our Dubai & The UAE channel. You can learn about the nation’s history and future, food and drink, arts and culture. Or let our local travel guides inspire you on your next visit.

Enjoy our selection of Emirati movies, Arabic TV shows, podcasts, and music. Highlights include My Story, a series inspired by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s book. Arabic movies including Thalatha and Nassem. TV shows like Al Boom and Khattaf and podcasts like Qassed Fazza and Al San’a. Listen to artists like Hussain Al Jassmi and Hazza’ah Al Minhali or check out our selection of TV shows on Shahid or documentaries, including Al Emarat: Masiret Al Ezza’ W Al Enjaz.

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Gifts for UAE National Day

Be on the lookout for the winter 2024 edition of EmiratesRED, with over 80 new products from brands like Frederic Malle, Diptyque, Montblanc, Drunk Elephant and Voya that would make great festive gifts. Surprise your loved ones with premium items from fragrances and beauty to fashion. Or treat yourself to a new addition to your collectibles. And until 14 December, you can enjoy exclusive discounts of up to 50% on your shopping on most flights across our network.

Products and services may vary on actual flights depending on routes, aircraft configuration and seasonality. Operational requirements may also cause last-minute changes to the aircraft used on scheduled flights.