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Etisalat Headquarters in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
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Abu Dhabi Bus Terminal and Taxi Stand is one of 64 sites identified by DCT Abu Dhabi as requiring 'unconditional protection'. Victor Besa / The National
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The Cultural Foundation. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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The National Theatre. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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Zayed Sports City. Delores Johnson / The National
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Radisson Blu Resort Al Ain (formerly Hilton Al Ain). Photo: Radisson
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Al Khalidiyah Park. Silvia Razgova / The National
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Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry Tower. Victor Besa / The National
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Al Bateen Mall. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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The Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort Abu Dhabi Corniche. Photo: Radisson
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The headquarters of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company. Photo: Andrew Henderson / The National
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Etisalat Headquarters in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
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Abu Dhabi Bus Terminal and Taxi Stand is one of 64 sites identified by DCT Abu Dhabi as requiring 'unconditional protection'. Victor Besa / The National
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The Cultural Foundation. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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The National Theatre. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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Zayed Sports City. Delores Johnson / The National
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Radisson Blu Resort Al Ain (formerly Hilton Al Ain). Photo: Radisson
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Al Khalidiyah Park. Silvia Razgova / The National
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Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry Tower. Victor Besa / The National
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Al Bateen Mall. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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The Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort Abu Dhabi Corniche. Photo: Radisson
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The headquarters of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company. Photo: Andrew Henderson / The National
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Etisalat Headquarters in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Abu Dhabi identifies 64 sites in need of 'unconditional protection'
The buildings and landmarks were named under the capital's Modern Heritage Conservation Initiative
David Tusing
25 July, 2023
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