A dhow with Emirati musicians is towed around Dubai Media City ahead of celebrations of UAE's 47th National Day. Reem Mohammed / The National
A flower arrangement at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
A market in Bur Dubai is decorated with UAE flags in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
A poem in praise of Sheikh Khalifah at Flag Garden on Kite Beach in Dubai. Reem Mohammed / The National
A man walks past a building decorated with UAE flags in Silicon Oasis in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Rashid Al Muhairbi, whose birthday falls on UAE National Day, prints customized stickers at Grand Plus Auto Accessories in Mussafah, Abu Dhabi. Reem Mohammed / The National
Mohammed Sakeer proudly displays the UAE flag on top of his watch display in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Male university students shop for UAE National day accessories in Mussafah. Reem Mohammed / The National
A giant flag is displayed on a skyscraper in JLT for the National Day. Chris Whiteoak / The National
A dhow with Emirati musicians is towed around Dubai Media City ahead of celebrations of UAE's 47th National Day. Reem Mohammed / The National
A flower arrangement at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
A market in Bur Dubai is decorated with UAE flags in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
A poem in praise of Sheikh Khalifah at Flag Garden on Kite Beach in Dubai. Reem Mohammed / The National
A man walks past a building decorated with UAE flags in Silicon Oasis in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Rashid Al Muhairbi, whose birthday falls on UAE National Day, prints customized stickers at Grand Plus Auto Accessories in Mussafah, Abu Dhabi. Reem Mohammed / The National
Mohammed Sakeer proudly displays the UAE flag on top of his watch display in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Male university students shop for UAE National day accessories in Mussafah. Reem Mohammed / The National
A giant flag is displayed on a skyscraper in JLT for the National Day. Chris Whiteoak / The National
A dhow with Emirati musicians is towed around Dubai Media City ahead of celebrations of UAE's 47th National Day. Reem Mohammed / The National