Earth Hour: UAE takes part in global climate change event - in pictures

How the country reacted to the WWF-organised worldwide event

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  Burj Khalifa with its lights on prior to Earth Hour. Leslie Pableo for The National

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  Burj Khalifa's lights are switched off for Earth Hour. Leslie Pableo for The National

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  Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque celebrates Earth Hour. WAM

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  Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque celebrates Earth Hour. WAM

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  Dubai residents enjoy the Earth Hour event at Mirasi Promenade, Dubai. Leslie Pableo for The National

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  People light candles to celebrate Earth Hour at Mirasi Promenade, Dubai. Leslie Pableo for The National

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  Earth Hour at Mirasi Promenade, Dubai. Leslie Pableo for The National

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  People hold earth lanterns during Earth Hour at Mirasi Promenade, Dubai. Leslie Pableo for The National

Lights around the world were turned off for 60 minutes on Saturday night to mark Earth Hour.

The UAE joined the global movement, now it its 12th year, which aims to inspire people to take action on climate change.

Dozens of events took place across Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah and Sharjah.