“We call upon the sons of the UAE and its residents on its blessed land to raise it above homes, institutions, and buildings.” – Sheikh Mohammed 

On April 9, 2026, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, posted on his official social media account on X asking all citizens and residents to raise the UAE flag.

And just a day later, citizens and residents across the UAE are raising the flag with pride.

Here are some of the ones we spotted on Instagram

DUBAI

  • Shared by HH Sheikh Hamdan – @faz3

 

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  • Later, Sheikh Hamdan also shared a short Instagram story of a talabat delivery driver making a delivery with the flag attached to his motorcycle. Take a look at the screenshot below.

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  • Shared by @UAEGOV (UAE Government Media Office)

 

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  • Shared by @moiuae (Ministry of Interior)

 

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A post shared by Emirates NBD (@emiratesnbd_ae)

 

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A post shared by Expo City Dubai (@expocitydubai)

Shared by @palazzoversacedubai

 

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A post shared by Dubai Frame (@dubaiframe)

 

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A post shared by Sultan Al Neyadi (@astro_alneyadi)

Shared by Saleh Al Braik

 

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A post shared by Saleh Al Braik (@salehalbraik)

 

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A post shared by Artur Oganesian (@arturindubai)

 

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A post shared by Dr. Elham 💍 (@eabdulkarem)

 

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A post shared by Dubai Outlet Mall (@dubaioutletmall)

*5 places to buy the UAE flag in Dubai*

ABU DHABI

 

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A post shared by Yas Marina Circuit (@ymcofficial)

 

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A post shared by Zayed National Museum (@znmuae)

Images: Instagram