Dubai Police play Indian national anthem at Diwali celebrations

Officers also sang the UAE's Ishy Bilady - Long Live My Country - at the event in Festival City

Dubai police perform before an enthusiastic crowd.

A video has emerged of Dubai Police singing the Indian national anthem to celebrate Diwali in the emirate.

Officers performed the song on Thursday evening as celebrations for the Hindu Festival of Lights got underway at Festival City.

Tens of thousands of people were in attendance took part in events across a number of venues in Dubai and further afield.

The police played the national anthems of both the UAE and India before a fireworks display took place.

The event at Festival City Mall had the theme of Make Your Diwali Brighter Than Ever.

Dubai-based Indian actress Nyla Usha was among those who took part in the celebrations.