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UAE National Day

A taste of Emirati culture

Celebrate the 54th UAE National Day with us on 2 December 2025. It’s an important day in our home country where we celebrate the day in 1971 when the former Trucial States came together to form the nation. Find out how we’re marking the occasion on board and in our lounges.

Start the celebrations

Join us in our lounges in Dubai to enjoy special Emirati dishes and sweets, including chicken machbous, lamb ouzi, Karak profiterole, umm ali spheres, lommie kabeese cheesecake and Arabic coffee and dates ice cream. Sip on a Arabian Fizz or Dunes Cooler in our First Class Lounge and our refreshing Emirates Breeze or Palm Paradise in the Business Class Lounge.

When you step on board, we’ve bathed the cabin in ambient light in the colours of the UAE flag. Everyone can enjoy special sweets inspired by Emirati cuisine on our flights from Dubai on this special day. In First Class and Business Class, look out for our special gift boxes of fig frangipane and gahwa tart and in Premium Economy, you'll enjoy pistachio rahash tart and gahwa tart. While in Economy Class, you’ll find a sweet batheeth with white chocolate and pistachios.If you’re flying in our A380 in First Class or Business Class, head down to our Onboard Lounge for a special selection of pastries and saffron or chocolate and cardamom bundt cakes.

See what's new on ice

There’s lots to enjoy on board for Emiratis and for everyone interested in discovering more about Emirati culture on our Dubai & The UAE channel. You can learn about the nation’s history and future, food and drink, arts and culture. Or let our local travel guides inspire you on your next visit.

Enjoy our selection of Emirati movies, Arabic TV shows, podcasts, and music. Highlights include My Story, a series inspired by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s book. Arabic movies including Siwar, Al Forsa Al Akhira, Al Leib Maa Al Eyal, El Maleka, El Seniour and Tashweesh. TV shows like #ABtalks, Darb Al Zalag and Yeşilçam. Podcasts such as Kursi Al Ethnain, Qassed Fazza and Al San’a. Listen to artists like Fouad Abdulwahed, Jawad Al Ali, Ahlam and Majid Almohandis or check out our selection of TV shows on Shahid or documentaries, including dramas like 220 Youm.

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Gifts for UAE National Day

Be on the lookout for the winter 2025 edition of EmiratesRED, with over 60 new products from brands like Armani, Creed, Amouage, YSL, Kilian, Bally and Van Cleef & Arpels that would make great festive gifts. Surprise your loved ones with premium items from fragrances and beauty to fashion. Or treat yourself to a new addition to your collectibles. Pre-order your selections using the code RED10 to get 10% off and have them delivered straight to your seat.

Products and services may vary on actual flights depending on routes, aircraft configuration and seasonality. Operational requirements may also cause last-minute changes to the aircraft used on scheduled flights.