In pictures: UAE celebrates National Day with colours and fanfare

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dec 02, 2012 - The music band leader during the national day parade at Emaar boulevar , downtown Dubai.( Jaime Puebla / The National Newspaper )

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dec 02, 2012 - The music band leader during the national day parade at Emaar boulevar , downtown Dubai.( Jaime Puebla / The National Newspaper )

Dec 02, 2012

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