Al Wathba Long Salt Lake - in pictures

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