Finishing touches to UAE's National Day weekend - in pictures

The country is awash in Green, Red, black and white as the Emirates gears up for its 47th anniversary celebrations on December 2

A flower arrangement at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

A market in Bur Dubai is decorated with UAE flags in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

A poem in praise of Sheikh Khalifah at Flag Garden on Kite Beach in Dubai. Reem Mohammed / The National

A man walks past a building decorated with UAE flags in Silicon Oasis in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Rashid Al Muhairbi, whose birthday falls on UAE National Day, prints customized stickers at Grand Plus Auto Accessories in Mussafah, Abu Dhabi. Reem Mohammed / The National

Mohammed Sakeer proudly displays the UAE flag on top of his watch display in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

Male university students shop for UAE National day accessories in Mussafah. Reem Mohammed / The National

A giant flag is displayed on a skyscraper in JLT for the National Day. Chris Whiteoak / The National

A dhow with Emirati musicians is towed around Dubai Media City ahead of celebrations of UAE's 47th National Day. Reem Mohammed / The National

The UAE will celebrate its National Day on December 2 with the government declaring both Sunday and Monday as public holidays.

All around the country bunting, flags, Year of Zayed signs and more for 47th National Day celebrations.

Fireworks will light up the sky, live concerts will be music to the ears, theatre shows will take centre stage, while parades and air shows will give everyone a chance to get in on the fun.

On the roads, thousands have already arranged this year's decals on their vehicles.

More than 22,000 people are expected to pack into the stadium for This is Zayed. This is the UAE, a high-energy tribute to the UAE's Founding Father, Sheikh Zayed.

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