The UAE celebrates its 43rd National Day

Fireworks, parades and world records were showcased this year for the UAE's 43rd National Day celebrations. See more at: http://gulfnews.com/gntv

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00:00The UAE celebrated its 43rd National Day on December 2nd, and the festivities around Dubai

00:12have varied from grand parades to breathtaking fireworks displays and light shows depicting

00:17the UAE as it moves forward into the future.

00:47All around the country, the flag of the UAE is fluttering in the wind.

01:17The United Arab Emirates is on display, with residents taking advantage of the holiday

01:22to adorn their homes with the flag, capitalizing on the opportunity to show their pride in

01:26the country they love.

01:31A long-standing tradition in the UAE, motorists take the time to cover their cars in elaborate

01:37National Day-themed decorations in support of the holiday, and some even decorate their

01:46bicycles.

01:52From traditional local dances to Guinness World Record-breaking feats, people always

01:57come together at this time of year to make this an annual holiday to remember.

02:02Logan Fish for Gulf News.