A tour of the Saadiyat Accommodation Village- in pictures

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  • Workers have lunch during their mid-shift break. Christopher Pike / The National
    Workers have lunch during their mid-shift break. Christopher Pike / The National
  • Workers sit down for lunch at the mess hall during their mid-shift break. Christopher Pike / The National
    Workers sit down for lunch at the mess hall during their mid-shift break. Christopher Pike / The National
  • One of the workers’ lunch trays. Christopher Pike / The National
    One of the workers’ lunch trays. Christopher Pike / The National
  • Workers prepare food in the kitchen. The menu rotates monthly. Christopher Pike / The National
    Workers prepare food in the kitchen. The menu rotates monthly. Christopher Pike / The National
  • Residents of the Saadiyat Accommodation Village play cricket in the evening on the large sports field located on site. Christopher Pike / The National
    Residents of the Saadiyat Accommodation Village play cricket in the evening on the large sports field located on site. Christopher Pike / The National
  • A worker sits in his room during his mid-shift break. Christopher Pike / The National
    A worker sits in his room during his mid-shift break. Christopher Pike / The National
  • Workers arrive at the mess hall for their lunch break. Christopher Pike / The National
    Workers arrive at the mess hall for their lunch break. Christopher Pike / The National
  • Workers gather to watch a colleague being interviewed. Christopher Pike / The National
    Workers gather to watch a colleague being interviewed. Christopher Pike / The National
  • Dr. Hisham Ahmed Ibrahim, one of the doctors at the 24-hour medical centre on the premises. Christopher Pike / The National
    Dr. Hisham Ahmed Ibrahim, one of the doctors at the 24-hour medical centre on the premises. Christopher Pike / The National
  • Workers play football on the outdoor lawn. Christopher Pike / The National
    Workers play football on the outdoor lawn. Christopher Pike / The National
  • Books in the Saadiyat Accommodation Village library are categorized by language. Christopher Pike / The National
    Books in the Saadiyat Accommodation Village library are categorized by language. Christopher Pike / The National
  • Workers play pool in one of the recreation centres. Christopher Pike / The National
    Workers play pool in one of the recreation centres. Christopher Pike / The National
  • A resident of the SAV lifts weights at the gym. Christopher Pike / The National
    A resident of the SAV lifts weights at the gym. Christopher Pike / The National
  • Workers watch a movie on an outdoor projector. Christopher Pike / The National
    Workers watch a movie on an outdoor projector. Christopher Pike / The National
  • Workers iron their clothing. Residents of the SAV have their laundry washed for them daily and have access to a room for pressing clothing. Christopher Pike / The National
    Workers iron their clothing. Residents of the SAV have their laundry washed for them daily and have access to a room for pressing clothing. Christopher Pike / The National
  • Workers watch television in one of the recreation centres. Christopher Pike / The National
    Workers watch television in one of the recreation centres. Christopher Pike / The National
  • The sports field and recreation grounds. The area has football and cricket pitches, as well as a walking path and benches. Christopher Pike / The National
    The sports field and recreation grounds. The area has football and cricket pitches, as well as a walking path and benches. Christopher Pike / The National
  • A resident of the SAV uses the internet and video chat to talk to family back home. Christopher Pike / The National
    A resident of the SAV uses the internet and video chat to talk to family back home. Christopher Pike / The National
  • A man rides a bicycle through the accommodation village. Christopher Pike / The National
    A man rides a bicycle through the accommodation village. Christopher Pike / The National