10 things to miss about the UAE - in pictures


  • It's almost always sunny in the UAE, something you may miss when you head to cooler climes. Antonie Robertson / The National
    It's almost always sunny in the UAE, something you may miss when you head to cooler climes. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Cheap and tasty karak chai is easily accessible in the Emirates. Photo: Logma
    Cheap and tasty karak chai is easily accessible in the Emirates. Photo: Logma
  • From food to medicine and everything in between - the culture of home delivery is another thing you may miss when you leave the UAE. Victor Besa / The National
    From food to medicine and everything in between - the culture of home delivery is another thing you may miss when you leave the UAE. Victor Besa / The National
  • High-end dining and flavours from across the world are well represented in the UAE. Photo: Nobu
    High-end dining and flavours from across the world are well represented in the UAE. Photo: Nobu
  • As is street food, like this wrap from Just Falafel in Dubai Marina. Sarah Dea / The National
    As is street food, like this wrap from Just Falafel in Dubai Marina. Sarah Dea / The National
  • Beach clubs and nightlife are buzzing throughout the UAE. Victor Besa / The National
    Beach clubs and nightlife are buzzing throughout the UAE. Victor Besa / The National
  • Customers can access government services with little more than a mobile phone.
    Customers can access government services with little more than a mobile phone.
  • There's a real car culture, and long drives with no end destination are a joy. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    There's a real car culture, and long drives with no end destination are a joy. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The UAE offers no end of spectacular views, whether you're in the Ras Al Khaimah mountains at sunset or in Downtown Dubai at night. Pawan Singh / The National
    The UAE offers no end of spectacular views, whether you're in the Ras Al Khaimah mountains at sunset or in Downtown Dubai at night. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Take advantage of living in an aviation hub while you can, says Janice Rodrigues. Reuters
    Take advantage of living in an aviation hub while you can, says Janice Rodrigues. Reuters