Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived to the UAE on Tuesday and was not only welcomed by Ahbu Dhabi President HH Sheiikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan- but the rest of the country.

Following his successful state visit to Saudi Arabia, Putin was welcomed in full-form in Abu Dhabi, complete with flags, the Russian comunity’s excitement and even the Emirati/Russian astronauts coming together at the Abu Dhabi Royal Palace.

Now that’s how you make an entrance.

Putin’s grand arrival was even welcomed by fighter jets- who displayed the Russian flag

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Vladimir Putin arriving in Abu Dhabi pic.twitter.com/1f2ts46n8l

— Michael McMillan (@mikesmfc) October 15, 2019

Dubai went all out too- with the Burj Khalifa lighting up in honour of his visit

Yessss to this!

https://twitter.com/BurjKhalifa/status/1184144220338167808?s=20

President Putin was also honoured with a gold coin during this welcoming ceremony in Abu Dhabi

@MBRSpaceCentre’s team gift Russian President, Vladimir Putin, a gold coin which includes the logo of Zayed’s Ambition. pic.twitter.com/XigBP6j54H

— MBR Space Centre (@MBRSpaceCentre) October 15, 2019

The two nations were in talks about economical developments, investments and space!

Putin talks investments and space in #AbuDhabi#Putin @MohamedBinZayed#Infoblaze #MiddleEast #UAE #Investment #Space #Russiahttps://t.co/cBLj73v4c6
Via https://t.co/3xZpSAWzcE pic.twitter.com/i0IBZbsWmd

— Infoblaze Middle East (@infoblazeme) October 16, 2019

Tuesday was a historic day for the UAE and Russia