It's not all sand in the UAE: the country has a highly diverse range of natural habitats. Feast your eyes on 10 of the most striking landscapes that the UAE has to offer.
For more information on the flowers blooming at Wadi Shahah read An ancient encore: Technicolor display of beauty returns to Wadi Shahah basin and to learn more about the Al Hayer forest read our story from 2011: Seek respite from the desert sun in Al Hayer forest
-
-
Migratory and indigenous birds have made their home at the Wasit Nature Reserve in Sharjah. Amy Leang / The National -
The endangered Arabian oryx roams freely on Sir Bani Yas Island. Silvia Razgova / The National -
Native ghaf trees abound in Al Hayer forest (Wadi Maad), near the UAE-Oman border in Al Ain. Silvia Razgova / The National -
Dark-pink sorrel flowers grow wild in Wadi Al Bih, Ras Al Khaimah. Satish Kumar / The National -
The Hajar Mountains provide a scenic backdrop in Fujairah. Silvia Razgova / The National -
Wadi Ghalilah, in Ras Al Khaimah, attracts seasoned rock climbers and adventurers looking to hike the ‘Stairway to Heaven’. Silvia Razgova / The National -
A kayaker navigates the calm waters near Abu Dhabi’s Eastern Mangroves reserve. Silvia Razgova / The National -
Flamingoes are a common sight at the Ras Al Khor Bird Sanctuary near Dubai. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National -
Street lamps illuminate the road up one of the UAE’s highest mountains, Jebel Hafeet, near Al Ain. Silvia Razgova / The National
The UAE’s Top 10 landscapes - in pictures
Most popular today
