Extended Dubai Metro hours for the "Emirates Loves Pakistan" event happening on August 10
Celebrating Pakistan's 78th Independence Day in Style: The "Emirates Loves Pakistan" Event
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) played host to a grand celebration of Pakistan's 78th Independence Day, with the "Emirates Loves Pakistan" event held at Expo City Dubai on August 10, 2025. This monumental celebration attracted over 60,000 registered attendees from across the UAE [1][3][4].
Key Details and Schedule
The event took place at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, specifically in South Halls 1, 2 & 3, and ran from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM, with gates closing at 6:00 PM for last entry [2][4]. Organised by Emirates Loves Pakistan and the Pakistan Association Dubai, the event was supported by Dubai Police [1][2]. To ensure easy transport, Dubai Metro extended its operation until 2:00 AM on August 11, with ample parking and taxi discounts available for attendees [2].
Highlights
The celebration began with a vibrant Parade of Unity featuring over 15 cultural and community groups representing Pakistan’s provinces and regions [4]. The program featured non-stop musical and cultural performances by renowned Pakistani artists such as Sahir Ali Bagga, Natasha Baig, and storyteller Yousuf Bashir Qureshi, highlighting Pakistan’s diverse cultural heritage encompassing music, dance, traditional attire, and cuisine [1][3][4].
Numerous food stalls offered authentic Pakistani dishes, and craft exhibitions displayed traditional arts [4]. The event drew a diverse crowd, from infants to elderly Pakistanis, creating a multicultural atmosphere reflecting national pride and community spirit among the Pakistani diaspora in the UAE [3][4].
Strengthening Ties
Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UAE, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, and Pakistan’s consul-general praised the event as the biggest Pakistan Independence Day celebration globally and expressed gratitude to UAE authorities and the community for their support [1][3]. Since establishing diplomatic ties in 1971, UAE-Pakistan relations have grown, marked by strategic partnerships and more than $10 billion in UAE investments across key sectors. This event aimed to recognise the contributions of the Pakistani community to the UAE.
A large taxi fleet was available throughout the event for convenient transport [4]. The "Emirates Loves Pakistan" served as a grand, day-long cultural extravaganza celebrating Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day and strengthening Pakistan-UAE ties at Expo City Dubai [1][2][3][4].
Notable attendees included Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan and Pakistan's UAE ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi. Highlights of the event include cultural performances, exhibitions, and live music from stars such as Sahir Ali Bagga and Natasha Baig. The event also showcased Pakistani culture, arts, and folklore.
- The "Emirates Loves Pakistan" event, a day-long cultural extravaganza, was supported by Dubai Police and featured non-stop musical and cultural performances by renowned Pakistani artists like Sahir Ali Bagga and Natasha Baig, showcasing Pakistan's diverse cultural heritage.
- To ensure easy transport, Dubai Metro extended its operation until 2:00 AM on August 11, with ample parking and taxi discounts available for attendees, further adding to the convenience of the event.
- The event attracted a diverse crowd, from infants to elderly Pakistanis, reflecting national pride and community spirit among the Pakistani diaspora in the UAE, making it a multicultural gathering.
- In the realm of finance and industry, the "Emirates Loves Pakistan" event aimed to recognize the contributions of the Pakistani community to the UAE, a testament to the strong UAE-Pakistan relations, which have grown significantly since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1971, with more than $10 billion in UAE investments across key sectors.
