On the first day, the celebrations will take place from 8am to 11am while the rest of the days will see the evening celebrations. On November 29, celebrations at Al Dhaid Fort will be followed by cultural folklore performances.
During the following three days of festive evenings, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., the public will be able to attend traditional dance performances, folklore shows, patriotic songs and ballads, competitions, prizes and artistic workshops.
On the farewell day on Friday, the official march, camel races, traditional folk performances and other popular events will take place.
A painting workshop for children will also be there before the festivities conclude with a ceremony in honor of the committees, participants, volunteers, supporters and sponsors.
Meanwhile, Khorfakkan will host a series of festivities, including headline performances by artists Eida Al Menhali and Diana Haddad at the Khorfakkan Amphitheater on December 3 as part of the UAE’s 51st National Day celebrations.
Khorfakkan Beach will also host a variety of activities from December 1 to 3 which will include dances and cultural performances, children’s workshops, traditional food and other activities.
Rashid Khamis Obaid Al Naqbi, Head of Khorfakkan Municipal Council, said: “Our joy in our nation is renewed at the dawn of each new day. But on National Day, it becomes a party for citizens, locals and visitors. Here in Khorfakkan, the whole city welcomes all those who wish to celebrate this beautiful national holiday; this melody that goes from the mountains of Khorfakkan to its coasts.
Concerts will be held at the Khorfakkan Amphitheater on December 3. The artists Eida Al Menhali and Diana Haddad will be on the stage of the amphitheater. All proceeds from these concerts will be donated to The Big Heart Foundation, which supports underprivileged children and families around the world.