Inspired by the 25th anniversary of the United Arab Emirates, the Rings of Friendship, are a gift to the people of the UAE from the American Community.

The Rings, each 16 feet (4.9m) in diameter, 27 inches (69.6cm) wide and 9 inches (22.9cm) deep, weight 6 tons and are constructed of the highest grade American 316L stainless steel, polished to a mirror finish. They rest on two curved pedestals of Vermont granite, which weigh more than eleven tons.
 
The Rings are lit by seven lights, representing the seven Emirates, with twenty five pathway lights leading to a raised sight. These lights commemorate the twenty-five years of friendship and positive relations between the UAE and the United States of America.

The Rings of Friendship are located on a prominent site on the edge of the Creek on the Creekside Park, a site generously located by the Dubai Municipality. They were received by His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid AL Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and UAE Minister of Defense, at a presentation ceremony on November 15th, 1997.