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Festive fun on Yas Island By: Eri Akbar If you are staying here for the winter holiday, you can join in the festive celebrations on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Here’s our pick of events in December: National Day Colours on 2nd December: Dress in red, white, green and black and celebrate UAE’s 46th national day at Yas Marina Circuit. Expect to be entertained by Harbya dancers, Oud music players, Henna painters, Arabic calligraphy artists, falcons and more. Of course, there will be fireworks! Winterland Carnival 27th to 31st December: Abu Dhabi’s favourite festival is back at the du Forum, Yas island. The mega arena will be transformed into a snowpark featuring snowball zone, the popular carnival game ‘Coconut Shie’ (aim and hit the coconut) and festive train ride. Trinket and food stalls will also be on offer. Admission: Free.