14 quirky roundabouts of the UAE - in pictures

A roundabout in Deira, Dubai, featuring a fish sculpture. All photos Chris Whiteoak / The National
A roundabout in Deira, Dubai, featuring a fish sculpture. All photos Chris Whiteoak / The National
The Deira Clocktower was listed among the 17 most beautiful clock towers in the world by a UK newspaper.
The Deira Clocktower was listed among the 17 most beautiful clock towers in the world by a UK newspaper.
A fort forms the centrepiece of this roundabout in Dibba.
A fort forms the centrepiece of this roundabout in Dibba.
Leaping dolphins and a model of a traditional dhow distinguish this roundabout in Dibba.
Leaping dolphins and a model of a traditional dhow distinguish this roundabout in Dibba.
A giant artwork of a traditional lamp provides the centrepiece for this roundabout in Dibba.
A giant artwork of a traditional lamp provides the centrepiece for this roundabout in Dibba.
A collection of Arab pots decorate another roundabout in Dibba.
A collection of Arab pots decorate another roundabout in Dibba.
A traditional sailing vessel in the middle of a Ras Al Khaimah roundabout.
A traditional sailing vessel in the middle of a Ras Al Khaimah roundabout.
Fountains characterise this Fujairah roundabout.
Fountains characterise this Fujairah roundabout.
Sharks keep an eye on passing motorists from this roundabout in close to the Al Aqah hotels in Fujairah.
Sharks keep an eye on passing motorists from this roundabout in close to the Al Aqah hotels in Fujairah.
A roundabout in Fujairah with a giant dallah or Arab coffee pot surrounded by fountain 'coffee cups'.
A roundabout in Fujairah with a giant dallah or Arab coffee pot surrounded by fountain 'coffee cups'.
Another quirky roundabout in Fujairah.
Another quirky roundabout in Fujairah.
A roundabout in Al Ain featuring a globe and crescent on top of a column.
A roundabout in Al Ain featuring a globe and crescent on top of a column.
Oyster artworks, complete with pearls, decorate this roundabout in Ras Al Khaimah.
Oyster artworks, complete with pearls, decorate this roundabout in Ras Al Khaimah.
A sailfish artwork leaps from the centre of this roundabout in Umm Al Quwain.
A sailfish artwork leaps from the centre of this roundabout in Umm Al Quwain.