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Qasr Al Ain, or Al Ain Palace, is one of the best-reinstated forts in the Abu Dhabi emirate. Al Ain Palace Museum -
The Abdrahman Al Zaabi mosque is surrounded by the Hajar Mountains in Wadi Shaam, Ras al Khaimah. Jeff Topping/The National -
Dune Bashing in Abu Dhabi. Courtesy Abu Dhabi Arabian Nights -
The Ramadan Iftar Experience at the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding in Bastakiya next to The Creek. Emirati nationals explain the customs of Ramadan and Iftar to visitors at the center. Antonie Robertson/The National -
Noor Ahmed showing his glass blowing work skills to tourist at Emirates Heritage village on the Corniche in Abu Dhabi. Ravindranath K / The National -
Dubai Municipality are upgrading the Gold Souq. Many of the 800 shops are owned and managed by Indian families who have been trading the precious metal in the UAE for decades. Satish Kumar / The National -
People travel in Dhows, or traditional sailing vessels, at the Dubai Creek, UAE Reuters -
The new Etihad Museum in Dubai. Dubai Tourism -
People gather at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi for Eid. Joseph Facun / The National -
Bastakiya District in Dubai is known for its interesting century old architecture and the urban planning. An old residential area along the famous Dubai Creek in Bur Dubai, Bastakiya area with its narrow lanes and tall wind towers has always fascinated visitors. Pawan Singh/The National
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