UAE National day falls on Friday so people think no Government Holiday but , Most of the Emirates announce they are giving 1st of December has a Government holiday, so its Paid holiday for public sectors and as usual schools also going to give 1st December has a holiday.
This event is going to be conduct in the following days 1st, 2nd and 3rd December.
On first day Morning at 6:30 am Balloons take off from Arabian Ranches for 1 ½ hour flight, and in the Afternoon at 4:00 pm Balloons take off from Jumeirah next to Burj Al Arab toward inland
On the second day Morning at 6:30 am Balloons take off from Arabian Ranches for 1 ½ hour flight, in the Evening 40th UAE National Day Celebration Fair at Meydan Ground Gates open @ 5 pm.. Free Entry for all. Highlight of the day is Skylamps Release & Raising of the Cake shape hot air balloon.
Last day Morning Morning at 6:30am Balloons take off from Arabian Ranches for 1 ½ hour flight, and in the Afternoon at 4:00 pm Balloons take off from Jumeirah next to Burj Al Arab toward inland
More detail available in the organizing web site http://www.ballooningchampionship.com/index.html