Please note that due to the weather, fireworks to celebrate Kuwait National Day have been cancelled.
As Kuwaitis commemorate their 58th National Day on 25 February with vivacious activities and entertainment, Dubai joins in to celebrate. Enjoy all the action, from fireworks to family fun, with these special events lined up for the day:
Follow the fireworks across town
If you’re looking for a spectacle, Dubai will never disappoint. Catch a breathtaking showcase of pyrotechnics by the shore at Dubai Food Festival's swyp Beach Canteen (8:35pm) and The Beach, JBR (9pm) on 25 February to honour the occasion. Dubai Festival City Mall’s record-breaking show IMAGINE has designed a bespoke performance honouring Kuwait, so enjoy lights, lasers, water and fireworks from any one of Festival Bay’s waterfront restaurants at 8pm.
Time: 8:35pm (swyp Beach Canteen), 9pm (The Beach, JBR), 8pm (Dubai Festival City Mall)
See sky-high celebrations at Burj Khalifa
That’s right – the iconic Burj Khalifa is dressing up in the colours of the Kuwaiti flag to mark the country’s 58th anniversary. If you’re at The Dubai Mall, gather around the Dubai Fountain or grab a seat at one of the waterfront restaurants for a prime view of the eye-catching LED light show. Alternative vantage points include spots across the bridge at Souk Al Bahar and Burj Park Plaza.
Time: Shows at 7:10pm, 8:45pm, 9:10pm, 10:10pm
Dive in to Kuwaiti culture with kids
Bring little ones to an illuminating day at Children’s City in Dubai’s Creek Park. Kuwaiti families can enjoy a day of themed programmes and welcome activities, along with the science park’s regular array of immersive galleries on varying subjects like outer space, Earth, international cultures and more.
Spend a thrilling day at Dubai Parks and Resorts
There's something special in store for Kuwaiti nationals at Dubai Parks and Resorts. Citizens of Kuwait can get a 30% discount for any of the three theme parks at this exciting destination. What better way to honour the day than by enjoying the rides at Legoland, revelling in the glamour of Bollywood or meeting your favourite characters at Motiongate?
A world of adventure awaits you
Captain America, Ironman, Ben 10, The Powerpuff Girls and a host of your favourite characters want to spend Kuwait National Day with you. If you’re a Kuwaiti local with a child under 12, show your ID at IMG Worlds of Adventures and avail a buy-one-get-one general admission ticket into the world’s largest indoor theme park until 25 February.
