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Abhilash Vijayan, his wife Anila Abhilash and their daughter Ameya enjoy their day out at Al Wathba.
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Families often take advantage of the beautiful sunsets at Long Salt Lake at Al Wathba in Abu Dhabi to take photographs. All photos by Khushnam Bhandari / The National
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Emerald green water in the desert area of Al Wathba.
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The picturesque Long Salt Lake provides excellent photo opportunities.
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The area is popular with toddlers as well as adults.
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Keebee Ithong, 35, drove from Al Ain with his family to take pictures and admire the lily pad-like salt structures at the lake.
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Yasar Shaikh jumps between the lakes
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Members of a large family capture the moment for posterity as they enjoy a day trip.
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The water is an array of unusual and stunning colours.
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Anila Abhilash and daughter Ameya, 8, test the water at Long Salt Lake.
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Visitors at Al Wathba.
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Keebee Ithong gazes at the water.
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Abhilash Vijayan, his wife Anila Abhilash and their daughter Ameya enjoy their day out at Al Wathba.
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Families often take advantage of the beautiful sunsets at Long Salt Lake at Al Wathba in Abu Dhabi to take photographs. All photos by Khushnam Bhandari / The National
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Emerald green water in the desert area of Al Wathba.
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The picturesque Long Salt Lake provides excellent photo opportunities.
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The area is popular with toddlers as well as adults.
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Keebee Ithong, 35, drove from Al Ain with his family to take pictures and admire the lily pad-like salt structures at the lake.
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Yasar Shaikh jumps between the lakes
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Members of a large family capture the moment for posterity as they enjoy a day trip.
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The water is an array of unusual and stunning colours.
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Anila Abhilash and daughter Ameya, 8, test the water at Long Salt Lake.
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Visitors at Al Wathba.
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Keebee Ithong gazes at the water.
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Abhilash Vijayan, his wife Anila Abhilash and their daughter Ameya enjoy their day out at Al Wathba.
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