• Dubai's Burj Al Arab glows green to mark St Patrick's Day. All image courtesy Tourism Ireland
  • Address Beach Resort in JBR lighting up green on St. Patrick's Day.
  • The Abu Dhabi Edition joined Tourism Ireland's Global Greening campaign on March 17.
  • Abu Dhabi University in Al Ain lighting up green.
  • Abu Dhabi University in the UAE capital.

UAE buildings light up for St Patrick's Day


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Landmark buildings across the UAE are going green to mark St Patrick's Day on Wednesday.

Burj Al Arab, Dubai Frame and Dubai International Airport are among 23 places across the Emirates to sign up to illuminate for Ireland's national day of celebration.

The viridescent display is part of a global initiative by Tourism Ireland to mark the occasion in 2021.

Landmarks, buildings and places of interest around the world joined in the glow-up, with 670 landmarks across 66 countries taking part.

Going green for the first time in the UAE are Dubai International Airport, Palm Jumeirah Monorail and the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Centre for Cultural Understanding.

The largest fountain in the world, Dubai's The Palm Fountain, also glowed in green and hosted a Riverdance-themed performance.

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Updated: June 09, 2021, 11:23 AM