Goodbye 2020: 'The National' readers' photos of the year

Residents in the UAE capture moments of 2020

Al Bateen beach, Abu Dhabi. Photo by Seenu R

Amidst the pandemic, a morning run at the Beach in JBR with this view of the Ain Dubai and the birds makes one feel relaxed and at peace. "It's better to have a good name than great riches." Photo by Dhes Handumon

Jebel Hafeet, Al Ain. "A peaceful environment and a wonderful travel partner makes the best pair." Photo by Annlin Sophia

Beaver moon - camping at Bu Tais. Photo by Adam Tesdale

Rediscovering Abu Dhabi - Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Photo by Sandra Sfeirova

Exploring Dubai. Photo by Asif Nasir

End to a wavy rough 2020... picture at Fossil rocks Abu Dhabi. Photo by Ewald Gonsalves

Camels in the desert ... A covid free world. Photo by Ewald Gonsalves

Dont let the sun go down on you ....Dubai skyline. Photo by Ewald Gonsalves

Halloween Blue Moon! Shot from Al Nagfa, Al Ain , UAE. Photo by Biblin Nelson

These are my photos clicked when I came to my family after the London lockdown was initiated in March 2020 since then I'm here, capturing my favourite places in the UAE. Photo by Kryselle Barretto

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