Two fireworks shows will be held at the capital’s Corniche beachfront and at Madinat Zayed Cultural Centre in Al Gharbia, beginning at 8.30pm on December 1. The displays are set to an original song - Ya Khalifatna (Our Khalifa) - inspired by the classic UAE song Zanaha Zayed – a 1996 hit written by renowned Emirati poet Arif Al Khaja. Other events set to take place by the Corniche will be Emirati theatre shows at Abu Dhabi Theatre (November 30 and December 2), a two-day Sailing Regatta (December 2 to 3) and a one-off Cultural Festival at the Abu Dhabi Heritage Village on National Day. On Yas Island, thousands of creatively-dressed cars and 4x4s will vie for a share of a Dhs100,000 in the ‘Best Decorated’ vehicle competition. Meanwhile, RAK Airways is offering Dhs41 National Day one-way flights from Ras Al Khaimah Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport (see RAK Airways to Worldwide Destinations).