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Each year for UAE Flag Day, Brand Dubai – the creative arm of Government of Dubai Media Office – unveils a garden of hundreds of flags on the beach in Dubai – and it’s back just in time for UAE Flag Day 2024 on November 3.

The flags aren’t just placed at random. In the past, when viewed from above, the flags have formed the face of UAE President, HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; the Expo 2020 Dubai logo; and more.The 11th edition of the UAE Flag Garden will pay tribute to the two Founding Fathers, who are deeply cherished for their pivotal role in the creation of the UAE.

Each year, residents are quick to share snaps of the thousands of flags that are cleverly arranged, and if you want to get an equally cool shot, all you have to do is head on down to Flags Garden located at Public Beach Dubai.

As well as being able to walk among the flags, there are also viewing points where you can gaze out over it.

What is UAE Flag Day?

Every year on November 3, the country celebrates UAE Flag Day. It marks the anniversary of HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan becoming the President of the UAE in 2004.

The national campaign was launched in 2013 by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to honour the country’s past, present and future.

What do the UAE flag colours mean?

UAE Flags

The UAE flag is made up of four colours – red, green, white and black.

According to an official guide: Red symbolises the sacrifices of previous generations who laid the foundations for the union. Green symbolises growth, prosperity and cultural renaissance. White displays the nation’s charitable contributions and support for security and peace in the world. Black reflects the strength of Emiratis and their rejection of injustice and extremism.

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