UAE National Day

This holiday is celebrated every December 2nd but maybe due to week-long holidays around that date, only for government entities in our office building but not for us (*sigh...), they decided to hold it in advance.

The first one was held last Monday, 24th, hosted by the Insurance Authority.

 

Of course, I wouldn't pass up on this.  I went downstairs to the building grounds where the festivities are held.

 

Their special guests were children with special needs.  It was like Christmas. 

 

The highlight of my day was when I held the falcon. 

 

The second celebration was hosted by Aldar, the number one developer here in Abu Dhabi, and who owns the building where we are now.  It was celebrated yesterday, the 26th.

 

This time it's more festive because there was a parade, and a band, more people joined in and there were lots of freebies too.  I enjoyed taking pictures and posing for the cam too!  This is also the first time I tried the henna tattoo. 

 

I felt like a child again enjoying the feast going on around me.

 

Loved it!

Happy 43rd National Day UAE!!!