Sheikh Mohammed's Wedding

Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum married his first cousin Sheikha Hind Bint Maktoum in 1979.

The wedding was Dubai's first major public event. Nothing on a similar scale has been held since then.

The wedding was Dubai's first major public event. Nothing on a similar scale has been held since then.

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.

On the Wedding Day people gathered around this area to watch displays by local Dancers and Musicians.

On the Wedding Day people gathered around this area to watch displays by local Dancers and Musicians.

On the Wedding Day people gathered around this area to watch displays by local Dancers and Musicians.

On the Wedding Day people gathered around this area to watch displays by local Dancers and Musicians.

Displays of horse riding with riders showing their skills and demonstrating their prowess at using their spears.

Displays of horse riding with riders showing their skills and demonstrating their prowess at using their spears.

Royal Guards paraded on horseback.

Camels and their Riders paraded in large numbers.

Camels and their Riders paraded in large numbers.

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 had recently taken delivery of their first Macchi Jet Fighter Trainers. The Air Display was the highlight of the Celebration.

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.

Celebrations carried on into the night with Dancers, Musicians and Performers entertaining large crowds of Nationals and Expatriates.

Celebrations carried on into the night with Dancers, Musicians and Performers entertaining large crowds of Nationals and Expatriates.