Dubai parks get ready for National Day and Eid Al Adha celebrations

Ahmed AbdulKarim, Director of Public Parks and Horticulture Department said the National Day activities include National Day Parade on Tuesday, 2nd December at Mamzar Park with the participation of the UAE folklore troupes, Dubai Drums, Falcon Holders, and demonstration troupes. The parade, which will start at 4.30pm and end by 6pm will also have fireworks display.

He said the Mamzar Park will host the same day a Marathon contest, organized by the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Social Development from 4pm until 8pm, in addition to stage shows from 7pm until 11pm. The activities will include horse show, folklore troupe show, fireworks display, heritage tent and Dubai Drums show.

The Zaabeel Park will host stage shows organized by Media Development Authority during 1-3 December at the traditional theatre in the park from 7pm until 11pm. The activities will include opera, Noble Wedding, heritage shows, dance drama, promotional and entertainment shows and raffle draws with prizes to the audience.

The Creek Park will host during 1-4 December a number of stage shows on the occasion of the National Day. The programmes, organized by the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Social Development, include music concert by Hussain Al Jasmi, Faiz Al Saeed, Fatima (Zahrat Al Ain) and Mohammed Al Mazroui, folklore art, army band, international carnival for children and international folklore shows from 5pm until 11pm.

The Jumeirah Beach Park will host during 1-3 December free painting competition for children, which will be held opposite Gate No.3 from4pm until 8pm.

The programmes prepared for Eid Al Adha include laser show, acrobatic shows, cartoon characters, games and competitions with exciting prizes in Mamzar, Zaabeel and Jumeirah Beach parks. In addition to this, there will be a dance show presented by a 60-member troupe at Mamzar Park.