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Another day of Ramadan draws to a close over Dubai Creek.
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Adam Abd Al Rahman has iftar in his shop in Deira near the gold souq with co-workers. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
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Street vendors prepare and sell food for iftar in Deira.
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Stalls selling fresh fruit such as watermelon are popular.
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Tourists walk the streets during sunset in Ramadan in Deira.
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Abdulla Jan, from Afghanistan, sells freshly baked bread from his bakery.
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People buy samosas before iftar in Deira.
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Many shops close during iftar or have reduced staff so workers can break their fast.
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Another day of Ramadan draws to a close over Dubai Creek.
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Adam Abd Al Rahman has iftar in his shop in Deira near the gold souq with co-workers. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
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Street vendors prepare and sell food for iftar in Deira.
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Stalls selling fresh fruit such as watermelon are popular.
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Tourists walk the streets during sunset in Ramadan in Deira.
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Abdulla Jan, from Afghanistan, sells freshly baked bread from his bakery.
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People buy samosas before iftar in Deira.
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Many shops close during iftar or have reduced staff so workers can break their fast.
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Another day of Ramadan draws to a close over Dubai Creek.
How iftar brings a quiet pause to old Dubai during Ramadan
Peace descends on the busy streets of Deira as workers break their fast on shop floors
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