Global Village to Celebrate Eid Al Etihad With Drone Shows

Global Village in Dubai has announced a programme of drone shows, cultural performances and heritage activities to celebrate the UAE's 55th Eid Al Etihad. The main festivities will take place from December 1st to 3rd, 2026, with decorations and UAE flag colours appearing across the destination from November 27th.

Special drone displays will illuminate the skies above Global Village on December 2nd and 3rd, while a programme of Emirati cultural performances will run throughout the three-day celebration.

The Main Stage will host 'UAE Glory and Pride', a 30-minute theatrical operetta exploring the country's maritime and desert traditions, heritage and national unity. Performances are scheduled twice daily from December 1st to 3rd, alongside traditional Rawah, Harbiya, Nadbah and Nuaishat shows.

Visitors will also be able to explore Emirati products and special Eid Al Etihad collections at the UAE Pavilion, 971 Community Pavilion and Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation for Humanitarian Works Pavilion.

The Heritage Village, affiliated with the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Center, will offer traditional handicrafts, cultural displays and locally produced goods throughout the celebrations.

Emirati food will also feature across the venue, with traditional dishes including ragag bread and luqaimat available at Maqha Hamad in Heritage Village and dedicated Emirati food kiosks.