Dubai celebrate Saudi National Day with concert, fireworks and family fun events

Yas Island: September 23

Yas Island is set to light up its skies in celebration of the Saudi National Day with a special fireworks show on Sunday September 23, at Yas Marina.

Kicking off at 8pm, the dazzling display will feature a selection of green hued fireworks in homage to the Saudi Arabian flag. The festivities will be free to attend for all.

Boxpark: September 21-23

Boxpark will take visitors on a cultural journey through staging traditional Emirati Al Ayala dance performances at 6pm from September 21 to 23 to mark Saudi National Day.

Often referred to as the stick dance, Al Ayala is performed during various national celebrations and festivals across the UAE. The popular folk dance features two rows of men standing face to face, chanting traditional Bedouin tunes and waving their sticks as they step forward and backward to the rhythmic beat of the drums.

Visitors to the destination can enjoy the cultural performances throughout the destination free of charge.

In keeping with the celebratory vibe, until September 30, the third edition of the SunSational Summer App offers visitors more than 15 new deals in addition to ongoing promotions at restaurants, shops, beauty salons, health and fitness facilities as well as leisure and entertainment outlets. 

La Mer: September 20-23

The occasion will be celebrated at the La Mer in Dubai with colourful fireworks, Saudi traditional dance entertainment, a supercar parade, and a host of attractive shopping and F&B deals.

From September 20 to 23, traditional Saudi dancers will stage performances at La Mer North and La Mer South - every day at 7:00pm and 8:40pm respectively.

On Saturday, September 22, Show Street at La Mer will transform into a live supercar gallery showcasing some of Dubai's most fascinating luxury rides, courtesy of Supercars Majlis, to the rhythm of the latest tunes played by a live DJ.

The destination is also set to host a spectacular display of fireworks that will illuminate the skies to perfectly synchronised music at 8:30pm on Sunday, 23 September.

Until September 30, 2018 visitors can continue to enjoy exciting offers via the SunSational Summer App, including a 30 per cent discount on sun lounger and day room rentals, shopping deals at 98 Coast Av., iSea Opticals, Pain de sucre, SevenFriday watches as well as dining deals at Maison De Juliette, HQs 459, Kaftan, Miyabi and more, and a Dh200 voucher from Makeup Lab on every spend of Dh1,000.

Dubai Festival City: September 20-23

The Dubai Festival City will be marking the Saudi National Day from September 20-23, with a new IMAGINE show.

The two-time Guinness World Record breaking, show like no other - IMAGINE, will celebrate this joyous occasion with a special show every evening after sunset for four days.

Families will also be entertained by a traditional band that will roam around the mall September 23, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. Shoppers will also be able to enjoy and array of different dining options on the waterfront at Festival Bay, as well as enjoy irresistible shopping offering at Dubai Festival City mall stores.