• Bolts of lightning form over Burj Khalifa in Dubai. January 14, 2009. Paulo Vecina / The National
    Bolts of lightning form over Burj Khalifa in Dubai. January 14, 2009. Paulo Vecina / The National
  • Thanita Denkaew an expatriate from Thailand spins inside the Dot Obsessions installation by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama at Sharjah Art Foundation on January 9, 2017. Christopher Pike / The National
    Thanita Denkaew an expatriate from Thailand spins inside the Dot Obsessions installation by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama at Sharjah Art Foundation on January 9, 2017. Christopher Pike / The National
  • Cavalia at Qasr Al Hosn hosts a media day before the opening of the Qasr Al Hosn festival in Abu Dhabi. February 18, 2014. Sammy Dallal / The National
    Cavalia at Qasr Al Hosn hosts a media day before the opening of the Qasr Al Hosn festival in Abu Dhabi. February 18, 2014. Sammy Dallal / The National
  • Three boys dressed in camel costumes run down the grass embankment at Abu Dhabi's Zayed Cricket Stadium during the Arabian Cricket Trophy Match. March 21, 2008. Nicole Hill / The National
    Three boys dressed in camel costumes run down the grass embankment at Abu Dhabi's Zayed Cricket Stadium during the Arabian Cricket Trophy Match. March 21, 2008. Nicole Hill / The National
  • A man works at Al Dhaid agricultural research centre, Sharjah. 21 April, 2014. Jaime Puebla / The National
    A man works at Al Dhaid agricultural research centre, Sharjah. 21 April, 2014. Jaime Puebla / The National
  • A fisherman throws a net to catch fish during the Qasr Al Hosn Festival in Abu Dhabi. February 1, 2016. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National
    A fisherman throws a net to catch fish during the Qasr Al Hosn Festival in Abu Dhabi. February 1, 2016. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National
  • A fishing boat moored off the coast at the Umm Al Quwain fish souq. March 10, 2014. Antonie Robertson / The National
    A fishing boat moored off the coast at the Umm Al Quwain fish souq. March 10, 2014. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Jossem Al Ameni, 19, and Mashal Al Dhiferi, 24, dive for pearls in the Arabian Gulf, Kuwait. August 4, 2009. Andrew Henderson / The National
    Jossem Al Ameni, 19, and Mashal Al Dhiferi, 24, dive for pearls in the Arabian Gulf, Kuwait. August 4, 2009. Andrew Henderson / The National
  • Emirates Aviation students promote the new UAE space programme during the Global Educational Supplies & Solutions in Dubai. March 1, 2016. Delores Johnson / The National
    Emirates Aviation students promote the new UAE space programme during the Global Educational Supplies & Solutions in Dubai. March 1, 2016. Delores Johnson / The National
  • Traffic speeds by this group of young men along Emirates Road in Ajman. March 25, 2011. Jeff Topping / The National
    Traffic speeds by this group of young men along Emirates Road in Ajman. March 25, 2011. Jeff Topping / The National
  • Students from Dar Al Uloom Private School in Abu Dhabi, bunch up at their bus window to pose for a photograph after their performance during National Day celebrations. November 27, 2013. Silvia Razgova / The National
    Students from Dar Al Uloom Private School in Abu Dhabi, bunch up at their bus window to pose for a photograph after their performance during National Day celebrations. November 27, 2013. Silvia Razgova / The National
  • The Dubai Marina at night. November 15, 2012. Jaime Puebla / The National
    The Dubai Marina at night. November 15, 2012. Jaime Puebla / The National
  • Prayers at Bin Dalmook Mosque in Deira, Dubai. June 10, 2016. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
    Prayers at Bin Dalmook Mosque in Deira, Dubai. June 10, 2016. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
  • The skatepark in Nad Al Sehba, Dubai. January 27, 2012. Lee Hoagland / The National
    The skatepark in Nad Al Sehba, Dubai. January 27, 2012. Lee Hoagland / The National
  • A student in the science department looks at a skeleton during the celebration of Repton School Dubai's 10th anniversary. October 21st, 2017. Christopher Whiteoak / The National
    A student in the science department looks at a skeleton during the celebration of Repton School Dubai's 10th anniversary. October 21st, 2017. Christopher Whiteoak / The National
  • The Big Bubble Run at the Dubai Autodrome. 8 April, 2016. Antonie Robertson / The National
    The Big Bubble Run at the Dubai Autodrome. 8 April, 2016. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Brothers Khaled and Mohammed Al Hadrami play with bubbles at the Science Festival in Abu Dhabi. November 14, 2013. Silvia Razgova / The National
    Brothers Khaled and Mohammed Al Hadrami play with bubbles at the Science Festival in Abu Dhabi. November 14, 2013. Silvia Razgova / The National
  • Aerial photograph of desert and water in the Western Region of Abu Dhabi. June 24, 2008. Ryan Carter / The National
    Aerial photograph of desert and water in the Western Region of Abu Dhabi. June 24, 2008. Ryan Carter / The National
  • Young men enjoy their evening jumping into the warm sea water during Eid Al Fitr at the Breakwater Corninche in Abu Dhabi. August 19, 2012. Silvia Razgova / The National
    Young men enjoy their evening jumping into the warm sea water during Eid Al Fitr at the Breakwater Corninche in Abu Dhabi. August 19, 2012. Silvia Razgova / The National
  • Emirati boys take in a sandstorm from the Breakwater in Abu Dhabi. August 17, 2014. Christopher Pike / The National
    Emirati boys take in a sandstorm from the Breakwater in Abu Dhabi. August 17, 2014. Christopher Pike / The National
  • Novak Djokovic serves to Tomas Berdych during the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. February 25, 2011. Mike Young / The National
    Novak Djokovic serves to Tomas Berdych during the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. February 25, 2011. Mike Young / The National
  • The Sharjah skyline lights reflect in Al Khan Lagoon. Antonie Robertson / The National
    The Sharjah skyline lights reflect in Al Khan Lagoon. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • A Formula One car speeds along the track during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix qualifying session at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi. November 12, 2011. Pawan Singh / The National
    A Formula One car speeds along the track during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix qualifying session at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi. November 12, 2011. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Local children play as they wait to be able to cross a washed out road in Wadi Khab Shamis north of Dibba in Musandam, Oman. February 18, 2012. Christopher Pike / The National
    Local children play as they wait to be able to cross a washed out road in Wadi Khab Shamis north of Dibba in Musandam, Oman. February 18, 2012. Christopher Pike / The National
  • Habus men perform the Nadbah, a traditional war cry, during a welcoming ceremony at Wadi Qadaa, Ras Al Khaimah. February 9, 2013. Jaime Puebla / The National
    Habus men perform the Nadbah, a traditional war cry, during a welcoming ceremony at Wadi Qadaa, Ras Al Khaimah. February 9, 2013. Jaime Puebla / The National
  • The last piece of the roof is put into place at Louvre Abu Dhabi. September 17, 2015. Christopher Pike / The National
    The last piece of the roof is put into place at Louvre Abu Dhabi. September 17, 2015. Christopher Pike / The National
  • People celebrate the 41st UAE National Day on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. December 2, 2012. Silvia Razgova / The National
    People celebrate the 41st UAE National Day on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. December 2, 2012. Silvia Razgova / The National
  • A showgoer films the Al Ain Aerobatic Show at Al Ain Airport. January 26, 2010. Jaime Puebla / The National
    A showgoer films the Al Ain Aerobatic Show at Al Ain Airport. January 26, 2010. Jaime Puebla / The National
  • Exterior view of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque at dusk. 4 December, 2017. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Exterior view of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque at dusk. 4 December, 2017. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Gatekeeper Imam Bakhsh walks toward another gate where he will move rocks and cloth to allow water to irrigate another date palm section in Hill Oasis in Al Ain, April 18, 2011. Jeff Topping / The National
    Gatekeeper Imam Bakhsh walks toward another gate where he will move rocks and cloth to allow water to irrigate another date palm section in Hill Oasis in Al Ain, April 18, 2011. Jeff Topping / The National
  • Ahmed Khalil of the UAE celebrates scoring against Iraq during their 2018 Fifa World Cup Qualifier football match at Mohammed bin Zayed stadium in Abu Dhabi. November 15, 2016. Christopher Pike / The National
    Ahmed Khalil of the UAE celebrates scoring against Iraq during their 2018 Fifa World Cup Qualifier football match at Mohammed bin Zayed stadium in Abu Dhabi. November 15, 2016. Christopher Pike / The National
  • Final day of the 2017 Mother Of The Nation festival in Abu Dhabi. April 4, 2017. Mona Al Marzooqi/ The National
    Final day of the 2017 Mother Of The Nation festival in Abu Dhabi. April 4, 2017. Mona Al Marzooqi/ The National
  • Pakistani fans taking photos before the start of a One Day International cricket match between Pakistan and Australia in Sharjah. October 7, 2014. Pawan Singh / The National
    Pakistani fans taking photos before the start of a One Day International cricket match between Pakistan and Australia in Sharjah. October 7, 2014. Pawan Singh / The National
  • A flyover during the 2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit. Christopher Pike / The National
    A flyover during the 2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit. Christopher Pike / The National
  • Ahmed Bin Shaiban Al Hebsi kisses a portion of the 40-meter long UAE flag he and his brothers carried to the top of Jebel Janas to hang over the ledge above Wadi Qadaa near Ras al Khaimah City, in Ras al Khaimah. December 1, 2011. Jeff Topping / The National
    Ahmed Bin Shaiban Al Hebsi kisses a portion of the 40-meter long UAE flag he and his brothers carried to the top of Jebel Janas to hang over the ledge above Wadi Qadaa near Ras al Khaimah City, in Ras al Khaimah. December 1, 2011. Jeff Topping / The National
  • Emirati teenagers sail during the second round of the Traditional Dhow Sailing Race in Mina Seyahi, Dubai. January 14, 2009. Kevin J Larkin / The National
    Emirati teenagers sail during the second round of the Traditional Dhow Sailing Race in Mina Seyahi, Dubai. January 14, 2009. Kevin J Larkin / The National
  • A Bangladeshi fisherman works on fixing a torn fishing net at the Al Rughayalat Port, Fujairah. March 3, 2014. Silvia Razgova / The National
    A Bangladeshi fisherman works on fixing a torn fishing net at the Al Rughayalat Port, Fujairah. March 3, 2014. Silvia Razgova / The National
  • Prisoner, Shama, 19, from Abu Dhabi shows a piece of art made in the Mafraq Correctional Facility in Dubai. June 26, 2008. Ryan Carter / The National
    Prisoner, Shama, 19, from Abu Dhabi shows a piece of art made in the Mafraq Correctional Facility in Dubai. June 26, 2008. Ryan Carter / The National
  • A man helps a bus driver push his vehicle through a flooded street in Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi, after it stalled during a storm. December 13, 2009. Rich-Joseph Facun / The National
    A man helps a bus driver push his vehicle through a flooded street in Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi, after it stalled during a storm. December 13, 2009. Rich-Joseph Facun / The National
  • Arabian racing studs from Al Harif Stable train in a swimming pool at The Abu Dhabi Golf & Equestrian Club. October 16, 2008. Nicole Hill / The National
    Arabian racing studs from Al Harif Stable train in a swimming pool at The Abu Dhabi Golf & Equestrian Club. October 16, 2008. Nicole Hill / The National
  • Brothers Mohammed Al Shehhi and Abdulla Al Shehhi perform the the The Mzafin during a sword dance at Khatt town, Ras Al Khaimah. December 6, 2011 Jaime Puebla / The National
    Brothers Mohammed Al Shehhi and Abdulla Al Shehhi perform the the The Mzafin during a sword dance at Khatt town, Ras Al Khaimah. December 6, 2011 Jaime Puebla / The National
  • A fire rips through Dubai Marina's Torch tower. One of the many onlookers takes a mobile phone picture. 4 August, 2017. Antonie Robertson / The National
    A fire rips through Dubai Marina's Torch tower. One of the many onlookers takes a mobile phone picture. 4 August, 2017. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Parked cars at a JLT residential tower appear toy-like from a high vantage point in Dubai. June 16, 2013. Sarah Dea / The National
    Parked cars at a JLT residential tower appear toy-like from a high vantage point in Dubai. June 16, 2013. Sarah Dea / The National
  • Maryam Almass, Nora Said, Abeer Hassan, and Fatima Saif pose for a portrait. Their team came in 3rd place among 25 women shooters. Abu Dhabi police participated in a 3-day shooting match. April 7, 2008. Nicole Hill / The National
    Maryam Almass, Nora Said, Abeer Hassan, and Fatima Saif pose for a portrait. Their team came in 3rd place among 25 women shooters. Abu Dhabi police participated in a 3-day shooting match. April 7, 2008. Nicole Hill / The National
  • Amani Al Hashemi reacts as she rushes to check on her son, Nahian Abdalla Rashid during a match at the Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Cup, at Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi. February 5, 2014. Silvia Razgova / The National
    Amani Al Hashemi reacts as she rushes to check on her son, Nahian Abdalla Rashid during a match at the Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Cup, at Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi. February 5, 2014. Silvia Razgova / The National
  • A fisherman waiting to see the fresh catch after fishing near the Corniche area at Kalba in Sharjah. November 22, 2017. Pawan Singh / The National)
    A fisherman waiting to see the fresh catch after fishing near the Corniche area at Kalba in Sharjah. November 22, 2017. Pawan Singh / The National)
  • Street art along December 2 street in the Al Satwa area of Dubai. May 26, 2017. Christopher Pike / The National
    Street art along December 2 street in the Al Satwa area of Dubai. May 26, 2017. Christopher Pike / The National
  • Construction workers seek shelter from the rain under a bus in Dubai. January 7, 2014. Sarah Dea / The National
    Construction workers seek shelter from the rain under a bus in Dubai. January 7, 2014. Sarah Dea / The National
  • Whitewater rafting at Wadi Adventure in Al Ain. July 25, 2015. Christopher Pike / The National
    Whitewater rafting at Wadi Adventure in Al Ain. July 25, 2015. Christopher Pike / The National
  • Animal mascots enjoy a ride at Kidsfest in Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi. October 17, 2013. Silvia Razgova / The National
    Animal mascots enjoy a ride at Kidsfest in Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi. October 17, 2013. Silvia Razgova / The National

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The National's 50 best photos of the past 10 years

The National at 10: Take a look at 50 of the best images captured by our photographers in the UAE and beyond

The National

April 17, 2018

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Over the past 10 years our photographers have been out in force across the Emirates, documenting not only the momentous occasions, but aspects of everyday life too.

From a lightning storm above the Burj Khalifa, to white water rafting in Al Ain, to the fishing ports of Fujairah, here are our best photos of our 10 years.

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Read more about 10 years of change in the UAE:

SPECIAL REPORT: Then and Now

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