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Time Out Dubai
a day ago
- Business
- Time Out Dubai
UAE officially launches Eid Al Etihad 2025 plans
The United Arab Emirates has officially launched its plans for the 54th Eid Al Etihad. Also known as UAE National Day, Eid Al Etihad celebrates the foundation of the country and the unification of the emirates every year. The UAE launched this year's celebrations on Friday July 18, as part of Union Pledge Day. Every year, the country unites for a big celebration on December 2, and 2025 will be no different. Officially, there are two public holidays to mark UAE National Day every year, with December 2 and 3 set aside to celebrate the occasion. However, this year, the holiday could begin on December 1, which would give us a four-day weekend. And there is even a slight possibility of a five-day weekend according to UAE public holiday law. What we know for certain, however, is that the UAE will throw a big party to mark the 54th anniversary of the nation. The rulers of the emirates come together every year for a special Eid Al Etihad celebration, previously known as Union Day, for a grand event held in a special location. This year's location for the Eid Al Etihad celebration will be revealed at a later date, but we do know that it will be held on Tuesday December 2. Last year, this main celebration was held at Jebel Hafeet in Al Ain and highlighted the UAE's values, rich heritage and future ambitions. We can expect a similar celebration to take place at another significant site in the UAE. In addition to the main event in Al Ain, there were special designated Eid Al Etihad zones throughout the other emirates, including Global Village, Festival Promenade, Hatta, The Outlet Village Mall and Quranic Park. An open invitation has been extended to everyone who calls the UAE home to begin preparations for this year's celebrations. Eisa Alsubousi, the director of strategic and creative affairs for Eid Al Etihad, said that the launch on Union Pledge Day was significant. He said: 'Union Pledge Day is more than a symbolic date. It signals a collective beginning of celebration and collaboration. 'This year, we reaffirm our commitment to partnership and inclusion, co-creating a memorable experience for all'. A behind-the-scenes film of last year's celebrations was released to coincide with the launch of this year's festivities. Looking for things to do in Dubai? All the sports events in Dubai in 2025 to sign up for Make 2025 the year of your PBs 50 brilliant outdoor activities to try at least once in Dubai Let's take this outside The incredible Dubai hotels offering more than just a room Did someone say freebies?
Al Etihad
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Al Etihad
Preparations for 54th Eid Al Etihad underway
18 July 2025 20:34 ABU DHABI (WAM)In alignment with Union Pledge Day, the preparations for the 54th Eid Al Etihad are now underway. An open invitation is extended to everyone who calls the UAE home to begin preparations for this year's Union Pledge Day marks the historic moment when the Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and his brothers, the rulers, signed the declaration of the Union and the UAE Constitution, laying the foundation for its establishment on 2 December 1971, which the nation commemorates as Eid Al the 54th Eid Al Etihad on December 2, 2025 approaches, every act of participation helps create a collective expression of national pride and shared identity, honouring the UAE's values, rich heritage, and future ambitions through meaningful moments and creative on the preparations for the UAE's 54th Eid Al Etihad, Eisa Alsubousi, Director of Strategic and Creative Affairs, stated: 'Union Pledge Day is more than a symbolic date. It signals a collective beginning of celebration and collaboration. This year, we reaffirm our commitment to partnership and inclusion, co-creating a memorable experience for all'.To mark this occasion, a new behind-the-scenes film was revealed, offering an exciting look into the 53rd Eid Al Etihad Official Ceremony, which took place last year in Al Ain against the city's striking natural landscape of Jebel Hafeet. The film features insights from the diverse collaborators who brought the story of the union to life, revealing the scale, creativity, and diversity at the ceremony's core.
Khaleej Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Preparations for 54th UAE National Day celebrations underway, says official
Preparations are now underway for the 54th Eid Al Etihad (UAE National Day), and everyone who calls the UAE home is encouraged to begin preparing for this year's celebrations, it was announced on Friday, July 18, on the occasion of Union Pledge Day. This day, 54 years ago, in 1971, Sheikh Zayed and his fellow founding fathers signed the Declaration of the Union and the UAE Constitution, laying the foundation for the country's establishment on December 2, 1971, which the nation commemorates as Eid Al Etihad. 'Union Pledge Day is more than a symbolic date. It signals a collective beginning of celebration and collaboration. This year, we reaffirm our commitment to partnership and inclusion, co-creating a memorable experience for all,' said Eisa Alsubousi, director of strategic and creative affairs at Eid Al Etihad team. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. 'As the 54th Eid Al Etihad on December 2, 2025 approaches, every act of participation helps create a collective expression of national pride and shared identity, honouring the UAE's values, rich heritage, and future ambitions through meaningful moments and creative participation,' Alsubousi added. Meanwhile, a new behind-the-scenes film was released on Friday, offering an exciting look into the 53rd Eid Al Etihad official ceremony, which took place last year in Al Ain against the city's striking natural landscape of Jebel Hafeet. The short film features insights from the diverse collaborators who brought the story of the union to life, revealing the scale, creativity, and diversity at the ceremony's core. It can be watched here:
