Eid Al Etihad

Night-time and early-morning humidity levels will rise through the holiday period, contributing to potential light fog or mist over inland areas

Dubai Metro services will run on Saturday, November 2,9 from 5am to 1am the following day, and on Sunday, November 30 from 8am to 1am.

The ministry sent out a circular announcing the Eid Al Etihad holiday, in line with the cabinet’s decision regarding approved official holidays for the government and private sector

The holiday marks UAE National Day, celebrated annually on December 2 to commemorate the historic unification of the seven emirates in 1971

The Eid Al Etihad guidelines are designed to ensure a consistent national narrative across government, business and community initiatives