From 3 November to 4 December, UAE will commemorate this historic event with a special set of activities and festivities that look at the nation’s journey since 1971 and what’s to come in the next 50 years. You can visit the UAE Pavilion to take part in the celebrations.
From the parade of horses and the musical police band to a thrilling airshow, the UAE Flag gets an incredible homage at Al Wasl Plaza.
Celebrate craftsmanship and connection, heritage and wisdom, vision and dreams. Here are some events that will ignite your pride!
Al Meghzal: A Journey of a Thread
3 November 2021 | 16:00-16:15 and 18:00-18:15 | Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre
A contemporary Emirati storytelling experience based on a conversation between a boy and his grandmother, representing the passing of heritage and wisdom of the past generations to the present
Expressions
3 November 2021 | Al Wasl Plaza
See projections of land, wind and sea. Each element represents a beautiful part of the nation.
Al Adiyat
9 November 2021, 21:45-22:05 | Al Wasl Plaza
See the story of a young boy becoming a man and his visionary character, in this tribute to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
Fusion performances
Cross-cultural fusion performances, artists of different backgrounds, cultures and languages will find common ground through artistic expression. Catch them across the Expo site.
Foala conversations
The ‘Foala’ is something that falls at the very heart of Emirati tradition. Catch a number of pocket panels with discussions revolving around the similarities between UAE people and cultures at the District Stages.