Various landmarks and buildings around the UAE have been lit up in red to celebrate The Hope Probe forthcoming entry into Mars orbit on 9 February at 7.42pm.
Landmarks in Dubai including Global Village, the Dubai Frame, Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab, Museum of the Future and the Dubai Water Canal have turned red.
The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Center, Dubai International Financial Centre, the Dubai World Trade Centre, Expo 2020, Mohammed bin Rashid Library, Dubai Police Academy and Roads and Transport Authority are some of the buildings around Dubai that have also been adorned in red, along with hotels including the Four Seasons, Shangri-La Dubai, Sheraton Grand, W Dubai - The Palm and The Meydan Hotel which have also gone red in celebration.
In Abu Dhabi, Qasr Al Wattan Emirates Palace, Khalifa University, various ADNOC locations, Abu Dhabi Global Market, Yas Island, Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi Municipality, Al Ain Municipality, Sheikh Zayed Bridge and Hazza Stadium have all been lit up in red.