From sunrise in Abu Dhabi to sunset in Dubai, daily life in the UAE – in pictures

Take a look at what has been happening in the Emirates

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  The sun rises behind the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

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  Parachutists perform in front of buildings at Dubai Marina. AFP

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  A parachutist comes in to land at Dubai Marina. AFP

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  Parachutists leave smoke trails as they perform at Dubai Marina. AFP

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  Dhows compete in the Al Gaffal long-distance dhow race near the island of Sir Bu Nair, 65km off the Abu Dhabi coast. More than 100 dhows took part in the race to Dubai. AFP

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  Sailors prepare their dhow for the annual Al Gaffal long-distance race from Sir Bu Nair island, off the Abu Dhabi coast, to Dubai. AFP

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  'Zilzal' captained by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, sails towards the finishing line and victory in the Al Gaffal long-distance race from Sir Bu Nair island, off the Abu Dhabi coast, to Dubai. AFP

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  The high-rise skyline of Dubai Marina. AFP

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