27th National Day (Tourism)

United Arab Emirates2 December 1998Draft

The United Arab Emirates celebrates on 2nd December of each year the country's National Day. The efforts of His Highness Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan AI Nahyan-President of U.A.E. and His Brethren, Supreme Council Members, Their Highness Rulers of the Emirates were crowned by the establishment of the U.A.E. on 2nd December, 1971. Throughout the previous years, the U.A.E. has witnessed tremendous development in all fields. As a result, tourism has flourished in the country offering rising standards of services, facilities and full security which has made the U.A.E. an attractive destination for tourists. 50 Fils This stamp features Hafeet mountain which is one of the tourist attractions in the U .A. E. The mountain lies to the south of AI Ain city and is famous for its ground water. 350 Fils This stamp features the city of Dubai referred to as the "Pearl of the Gulf". Dubai has a long history as a Centre of trade and tourism because of its unique position straddling the khor Dubai a natural Creek which meanders through the city.