Saudi Arabia National Day 2021: Yas Island to turn green and host fireworks

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and Clymb are some of the venues that will be bathed in green light to mark the occasion

There will be fireworks over Yas Bay, Abu Dhabi, at 9pm on September 23. Photo: Yas Island

Residents of the capital can expect to see some of Abu Dhabi’s most famous landmarks turn green on September 23.

In honour of Saudi Arabia’s 91st National Day, Yas Island venues will be bathed in green light, the colour of the kingdom's flag, to mark the momentous occasion.

Some of the attractions that will be lit up on the day are: Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros World, Clymb, Yas Mall, Yas Plaza Hotels and W Abu Dhabi. Even the recently opened Etihad Arena will be turned green.

Moreover, there will be spectacular fireworks to mark the celebration. These will commence on Thursday, September 23, at 9pm, at Yas Bay.

Spectators will only be able to view the fireworks from selected hotels and restaurants on the island, where social-distancing measures will be in place, as public gatherings outdoors are prohibited under the island’s Covid-19 safety measures.

The fireworks will also be live streamed on Yas Island’s Instagram page, @yasisland.

The festivities have been organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and Yas Island. More information is available at yasisland.ae.