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Abu Dhabi; Having its moment

120 images Created 9 Feb 2021

A visual journey through Abu Dhabi.

The geography of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi—spread between Arabian Gulf beaches and one of the world’s most iconic deserts—means all roads lead to sand. For explorers, that’s a good thing.

Activities: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/branded-content-abu-dhabi-adventure-activities
City Guide: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/abu-dhabi-city-guide
Architecture: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/architecture-abu-dhabi-photo-gallery
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  • View of the top of the buildings of the futuristic Etihad Towers.
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  • Architectural reflection on the Etihad Towers.
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  • The round shaped Aldar Headquarters Building, another example of futuristic architecture.
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  • The leaning tower of Capital Gate are another example of daring and futuristic architecture.
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  • The leaning tower of Capital Gate are another example of daring and futuristic architecture.
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  • Al Bahr towers. The distinguishing feature of the towers is their protective skin of 2,000 umbrella-like glass elements that automatically open and close depending on the intensity of sunlight.
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  • The unsual design of Yas Island Viceroy Hotel.
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  • A motor boat passes below the famous Sheikh Zayed Bridge.
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  • Aerial view of the futuristic Etihad Towers.
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  • View inside the main mall of the Etihad towers with restaurant and inner pool.
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  • The leaning tower of Capital Gate are another example of daring and futuristic architecture. Building is seen through blades of grass.
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  • The leaning tower of Capital Gate are another example of daring and futuristic architecture.
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  • Made of bright white marble, the famous Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque at sunset.
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  • Made of bright white marble, the famous Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque at sunset.
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  • A man stands guard at the famous Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque at sunset.
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  • Made of bright white marble, the famous Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque at sunset.
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  • Made of bright white marble, the famous Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque at sunset.
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  • Made of bright white marble, the famous Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque at sunset.
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  • Views through golden archways of the famous Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque at sunset.
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  • Views through golden archways of the famous Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque at sunset.
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  • A passenger plane lands near the famous Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque at sunset.
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  • Full moon rising over the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
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  • Early evening light at the famous Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
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  • Early evening light at the famous Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
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  • Early evening light at the famous Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
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