Eid Al Etihad 2026
Celebrate the 55th UAE National Day on a private yacht
UAE National Day (Eid Al Etihad) is on 2 December. It marks the union of the emirates on 2 December 1971, so 2026 is the 55th National Day – a proud evening to spend with your people, out on the water with the Abu Dhabi skyline lit up behind you.
For the celebrations we keep the evenings of 1, 2 and 3 December for one simple plan: a private 4-hour National Day package per yacht – 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM on 1 and 3 December, and on 2 December a fireworks evening: board by 6 PM, back at the marina at 10 PM. Official public holiday dates are announced by the government each year, so check them before you plan your days off.
- 2 Dec 1971The union of the emirates
- 55thUAE National Day in 2026
- 1, 2 & 3 DecNational Day package evenings
- 2 Dec: 18:00 – 22:00Fireworks night · 1 & 3 Dec: 18:30 – 22:30
National Day packages
Pick your yacht for the evening
Every package is the whole yacht for your group, with captain and crew, soft drinks, water and speakers. The price is the yacht’s hourly price × 2 × 4 hours.
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Fully bookedSea Glass
- National Day package (4 h)
- Fully booked
Fully bookedEclipse 68
- National Day package (4 h)
- Fully booked
How the price works: Silver Fin 55 is AED 899 per hour, so its National Day package is AED 7,192 (hourly price × 2 × 4 hours). Extras are added at their usual prices. Fully booked yachts stay listed but cannot be booked.
How it works
Four steps to your National Day evening
Choose the evening
1, 2 or 3 December. Each yacht takes one group per evening, so the earlier you send your request, the more yachts you can choose from.
Board at 18:30 – or by 18:00 on 2 December
On 1 and 3 December the package runs from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM. On 2 December, fireworks night, you are at the marina by 6 PM, the yacht sails at 8 PM and is back at 10 PM. On these dates the times are fixed, and the whole yacht is yours.
Add your extras
Dinner, cake and decoration are added at their usual prices while you build the booking – you see the total before you send it.
Confirm on WhatsApp
We confirm availability on WhatsApp, usually fast, then send a secure payment link: card, Tabby or Tamara. Every guest brings an original passport or Emirates ID.
Eid Al Etihad evenings
Book your National Day evening
Pick a yacht and the booking opens on 2 December, fireworks night: board by 6 PM, sail at 8 PM, back at 10 PM. Prefer 1 or 3 December (6:30 – 10:30 PM)? Change the date in the booking – the package price stays the same.
FAQ
National Day yacht questions
What is the National Day yacht package?
It is a private 4-hour evening charter for one group per yacht: 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM on 1 and 3 December, and on 2 December (fireworks night) boarding from 6 PM, sailing at 8 PM and back at 10 PM. The price is the yacht’s hourly price × 2 × 4 hours, and every yacht’s package price is listed on this page.
Can we book another time or more hours on 1–3 December?
No. On these three dates regular bookings are closed and the package times are fixed: 18:30 – 22:30 on 1 and 3 December, 18:00 – 22:00 on 2 December. The one exception: on 2 December sailing from 6 PM is possible at an extra cost – ask us on WhatsApp. We make sure you are on board early, and the yachts available for this evening are limited – please book now. From 4 December you can book any regular start time and length again.
When are the National Day fireworks in Abu Dhabi?
On 2 December at around 9 PM, fired from the sea. That evening you board at the marina from 6 PM (the Corniche gets very busy, so come early), the yacht sails at 8 PM and is back at the marina at 10 PM. Sailing from 6 PM is possible at an extra cost – ask us on WhatsApp.
Can we add dinner, cake or decoration?
Yes. Extras keep their usual prices and are added on top of the package while you build your booking. Soft drinks and water are included, and every guest needs an original passport or Emirates ID.