To observe St. Patrick’s Day, major Dubai landmarks go green

Tuesday, March 20, 2018

The important landmarks around the UAE, many of us might have observed that, instead of being reveling in sunlight were lit up in a stunning green this weekend.

 
It was all done to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, with Dubai buildings unifying over 300 monuments, stadiums, museums and towers from across the globe in a tribute of Ireland.

 
The Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, Yas Viceroy in Abu Dhabi, and the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club were some of the biggest lit-up landmarks in the UAE. Also, the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium had a thrilling emerald buzz with The Irish Village celebrating the Celtic occasion.

 
Millions worldwide witnessed Sydney Opera House, the London Eye, and the Colosseum in Rome mark the special Irish occasion.

 
In visa rules, some recent initiatives were adopted that allows UAE nationals to visit the Republic of Ireland without a permit.

 
At present, there are two daily flights to Dublin from Dubai – with Ireland appearing closer than before.

 
To quote Niall Gibbons, chief executive of Tourism Ireland, “This is the ninth year of Tourism Ireland’s Global Greening initiative and each year I am delighted to see well-known attractions and landmark sites wishing to get involved and join our annual celebrations. The success of our Global Greening initiative is due in no small part to the great work that has been carried out across the world by Tourism Ireland and the Embassies of Ireland. The eagerness of cities and countries everywhere to take part underlines the strength of the deep connection that people all over the world feel to Ireland.”

 
As per the latest survey carried out by YouGov, nine out of ten UAE nationals enjoyed their trip to Ireland.

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