UAE and Kuwait Celebrate Strong Friendship with Week of Festivities
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The UAE and Kuwait flags are being shown proudly as both countries celebrate their strong friendship with many events and activities across the UAE.
On Yas Island, Miral is organizing fun events and shows, along with special ticket discounts for UAE and Kuwaiti citizens. Kuwaiti visitors can also enter the Sheikh Zayed Festival for free and will receive a warm welcome at Zayed International Airport, where they will enjoy activities and receive gifts.
Many places in Abu Dhabi are joining the celebrations, including shopping malls, the Children’s Library, Manarat Al Saadiyat, Heritage Village, and Al Ain Oasis. Popular tourist places such as Qasr Al Hosn, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum, and the Natural History Museum are offering special discounts. Some famous buildings are being lit up in the colors of the Kuwaiti flag, and Yas Bay Waterfront will have drone shows every day from January 29 to February 4, 2026.
In Dubai, a special week called “UAE and Kuwait: Brothers Forever” is being held. One of the main events is “Kuwait’s Timeless Nights” on January 30 at Burj Park, with famous singers including Hussain Al Jassmi, Mutref Al Mutref, Balqees, and Khaled Al Mudhafar.
From January 29 to February 4, Jumeirah Kite Beach will host “Kuwait at Home,” where people can enjoy live music and traditional food. There will also be an air show by the Fursan Al Emarat team on February 1 and 2, a youth gathering on February 3, and a concert by Ibrahim Dashti on February 4.
Global Village is taking part with colorful displays at the Kuwait Pavilion, while ARTE Museum Dubai is holding a special exhibition at Dubai Mall. Dubai cinemas will show classic Kuwaiti films during Kuwaiti Cinema Week to celebrate the country’s movie history.
On February 3, Expo City Dubai will host a cultural event at the House of Arts with the Firdaus Orchestra, a talk by Kuwaiti artist Munira Al Shami, folk music, and a guided tour. Fireworks will light up the sky at Burj Al Arab and Dubai Festival City on January 29, drone shows will take place at Marsa Boulevard on February 2, and light shows will be seen every night at Festival City.
Kuwaiti visitors arriving at Dubai International Airport will receive a special welcome, and famous landmarks around the city will be lit up. More events will also be held in malls, Kuwaiti-owned cafés, and selected hotels.
In Fujairah, landmarks will shine with special lights from January 29 to February 4. The Kuwait in Fujairah Festival will be held at Fujairah Castle on January 31, featuring art and cultural activities, interactive shows, a small business market, and Kuwaiti gifts displayed at the Fujairah Museum.
Ras Al Khaimah is also joining the celebrations by lighting up its landmarks and hosting a concert on February 4 with stars from both the UAE and Kuwait. A Kuwaiti Food Festival will be held at Al Marjan Island from January 29 to February 1, where visitors can enjoy traditional food, games, and heritage shows.
The strong relationship between the UAE and Kuwait is based on deep history and close human ties started by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and Sheikh Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah. Kuwait was one of the first countries to support the UAE when it was formed in 1971 and played an important role in its development. It was also among the first countries to open embassies with the UAE in 1972, showing the long-lasting friendship between the two nations.
