Sheikh Mohammed's Wedding


  • Sheikha leaving for wedding celebrations
    Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum married his first cousin Sheikha Hind Bint Maktoum in 1979.
  • Sheikha leaving to go to wedding celebrations
    The wedding was Dubai's first major public event. Nothing on a similar scale has been held since then.
  • Ladies leaving for celebrations
    The wedding was Dubai's first major public event. Nothing on a similar scale has been held since then.
  • Ladies Celebrating.
    A huge sand area in front of Zabeel Palace was cleared and fenced off. Lighting Poles were erected and decorated. On the Wedding Day people gathered around this area to watch displays by local Dancers and Musicians.
  • A local Band making its way to the Celebrations
    On the Wedding Day people gathered around this area to watch displays by local Dancers and Musicians.
  • Traditional Dancers
    On the Wedding Day people gathered around this area to watch displays by local Dancers and Musicians.
  • Local girls performing their traditional dance.
    On the Wedding Day people gathered around this area to watch displays by local Dancers and Musicians.
  • Traditional Dancers
    On the Wedding Day people gathered around this area to watch displays by local Dancers and Musicians.
  • Horseman on parade.
    Displays of horse riding with riders showing their skills and demonstrating their prowess at using their spears.
  • Horseman showing their skills.
    Displays of horse riding with riders showing their skills and demonstrating their prowess at using their spears.
  • Royal Guard on parade
    Royal Guards paraded on horseback.
  • Camels
    Camels and their Riders paraded in large numbers.
  • Camels on parade
    Camels and their Riders paraded in large numbers.
  • Dubai Air Force flying their Macchi Trainers
    Dubai Air Force had recently taken delivery of their first Macchi Jet Fighter Trainers. The Air Display was the highlight of the Celebration.
  • Dubai Air Force flying their Macchi Trainers
    Dubai Air Force had recently taken delivery of their first Macchi Jet Fighter Trainers. The Air Display was the highlight of the Celebration.
  • Macchi flys around Dubai's Trade Centre Building
    One of the Macchi's flew around the Dubai Trade Centre Building which was still under construction. The Dubai Trade Centre had yet to reach full height.
  • Traditional Drummers
    Celebrations carried on into the night with Dancers, Musicians and Performers entertaining large crowds of Nationals and Expatriates.
  • Traditional Piper
    Celebrations carried on into the night with Dancers, Musicians and Performers entertaining large crowds of Nationals and Expatriates.
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