UAE National Day (Eid Al Etihad)

Celebrate the 55th UAE National Day on a private yacht

Three evenings, one group per yacht, the Dubai Marina skyline in green, white, black and red.

UAE National Day – Eid Al Etihad – is celebrated every year on 2 December, the day the emirates united in 1971. In 2026 the country marks its 55th National Day. The official public holiday dates are announced by the UAE government each year.

For the celebration we run one fixed evening package on 1, 2 and 3 December 2026: the whole yacht for your group from 18:30 to 22:30. On these three dates regular hourly bookings are closed, so every yacht sails with one group per evening – the earlier you send your request, the more yachts you can choose from.

  • 2 DecemberUAE National Day – the union of the emirates in 1971
  • 55thNational Day in 2026
  • 4 hoursEvening package, 18:30–22:30, whole yacht
How it works

One evening, four hours, the whole yacht

  • 1December · Evening cruise18:30–22:30
  • 2December · Evening cruise18:30–22:30
  • 3December · Evening cruise18:30–22:30
  1. Pick the evening

    1, 2 or 3 December 2026, always from 18:30 to 22:30 – four hours on the water.

  2. Choose your yacht

    The whole yacht is yours: one group per yacht per evening, up to the yacht’s guest maximum.

  3. Send your request

    Book online – the date, the start time and the 4 hours are already set – or send the details on WhatsApp.

  4. Confirm & pay

    We confirm availability on WhatsApp and send a secure payment link: card, Tabby or Tamara.

Packages

National Day package price for every yacht

From cosy yachts for ten guests to a 120 ft yacht for ninety – pick the size, the evening price follows the rule below.

Package price = the yacht’s hourly price × 2 × 4 hours – for the whole yacht, not per person.

Glow 55

55 ft · up to 15 guests

National Day packageAED 6,4004 h × AED 800 × 2

Evening of 1, 2 or 3 December · 18:30–22:30

Decoration & cake included

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Wish 55

55 ft · up to 15 guests

National Day packageAED 6,8004 h × AED 850 × 2

Evening of 1, 2 or 3 December · 18:30–22:30

Decoration & cake included

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Gala 120

120 ft · up to 90 guests

National Day packageAED 28,0004 h × AED 3,500 × 2

Evening of 1, 2 or 3 December · 18:30–22:30

Decoration & cake included

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YachtGuestsPer hourNational Day package
Pink Yacht 6420AED 1,800AED 14,400
Confetti 3610AED 600AED 4,800
Ribbon 4812AED 699AED 5,592
Sparkle 4412AED 700AED 5,600
Glow 5515AED 800AED 6,400
Wish 5515AED 850AED 6,800
Fiesta 5620AED 900AED 7,200
Jubilee 8230AED 1,100AED 8,800
Encore 9040AED 2,800AED 22,400
Gala 12090AED 3,500AED 28,000
Starburst 9550AED 3,900AED 31,200

Package price = hourly price × 2 × 4 hours, for the whole yacht (not per person), 18:30–22:30.

Included

Everything a normal charter includes

The National Day package changes the time and the price rule – not what is on board.

  • Private yacht – just your group
  • Captain and crew
  • Birthday decoration setup
  • Birthday cake arrangement
  • Soft drinks and water
  • Speakers – play your own playlist

On Pink Yacht 64 the decoration and cake are not in the price: add its birthday package or custom decoration and cake at the usual rates shown on its card. Tell us on WhatsApp if you would like the decoration in the UAE flag colours.

Quoted separately on WhatsApp

  • A bigger or custom cake, balloon arches and extra decoration – ask for the flag colours
  • Photographer
  • DJ on request
  • Catering – grills, seafood platters, fruit platters
Book your evening

One group per yacht per evening – send your request early

The booking form opens with 2 December, 18:30 and 4 hours already set – change the evening to 1 or 3 December if you prefer.

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FAQ

National Day questions

When is UAE National Day?

UAE National Day (Eid Al Etihad) is on 2 December – the day the emirates united in 1971. 2026 is the 55th National Day. The official holiday dates are announced by the government each year.

How is the National Day package priced?

Four hours from 18:30 to 22:30 for the whole yacht, at the yacht’s hourly price × 2. Example for Jubilee 82: 4 h × AED 1,100 × 2 = AED 8,800. Extras are added as on any other day.

Can we book another time or more hours on 1–3 December?

No. On these three evenings regular bookings are closed and each yacht takes one group from 18:30 to 22:30. From 4 December the usual hourly booking applies again.

Is the route planned around the celebrations?

The captain plans the route on the evening based on official announcements, sea conditions and the instructions of the authorities. We do not promise specific views or spots.