Dubai plans major events for Oman's National Day holiday

Muscat: In celebration of Oman’s 47th National Day on November 18, Dubai has organised an array of exciting activities for visitors.
The special festivities will already begin on arrival at Dubai International Airport, where visitors from Oman will receive a warm welcome, complete with flowers, chocolates, light refreshments in addition to Omani flag giveaways.
Prominent Dubai retail destinations including Mall of the Emirates and City Centre malls will enrich the shopping experience for visitors by putting on a range of entertainment activities.
In the evening, families are invited to make their way to Kite Beach for a fun evening out as well as special photo opportunities at popular home-grown food outlet SALT, which will be fully decorated in celebration of the day.
On November 17, Global Village, the region’s longest-running cultural, shopping and entertainment event, is offering Omani visitors a fantastic musical treat in the form of popular Lebanese singer Fares Karam, who will put on a free live performance at 9pm.
Finally, a number of Dubai hotels, including DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Dubai Jumeirah Beach, Jumeirah Beach Hotel and Sheraton Dubai Mall of the Emirates, are joining in the celebrations by offering exciting packages for Omani visitors staying in Dubai over the weekend beginning November 16.