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Launch of Aya, an 'entertainment experiential park' in Wafi Mall, Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National

Cloudy skies at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

Art display at Burj Park in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Sunset at the Corniche in Abu Dhabi from the Dhow Harbour. Victor Besa / The National

Sunset on the Corniche in Ajman. Pawan Singh / The National

Khalfan Shifi Al Mansoori from Abu Dhabi with his falcon during the Fazza Falconry Championship 2022 in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

Sunmi at the K-pop concert in honour of Korea day at Expo 2020 Dubai. Chris Whiteoak/ The National

The Taqa stand at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week at Adnec. Victor Besa / The National

Etihad Rail show progress on the passenger line and developments since last year. Victor Besa / The National

A morning walk along the Eastern Mangroves in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa /The National

Aerial view of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park Phase 5 in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

Cristiano Ronaldo with fans after a Q&A session at Al Wasl Plaza at Expo 2020 Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

Gaia, a touring artwork by UK artist Luke Jerram, featured at Quoz Arts Fest 2022, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

The Spiral of Light show at Sharjah Light Festival 2022 at University City Hall in Sharjah. Pawan Singh / The National

Prince William greats Expo visitors outside the UK Pavilion. Victor Besa / The National

Chelsea's Cesar Azpilicueta after winning the Fifa Club World Cup at Mohamed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

The official opening of the Sharjah Safari park, the largest such operation in the world outside Africa. Antonie Robertson / The National

Opening ceremony of the Museum of the Future in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National

People celebrate Holi, or the Festival of Colours, at Jebel Shooting Club in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

Fighters at Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi training for the Asian Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Bahrain. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

Country Grammer ridden by Frankie Dettori wins the Dubai World Cup at Meydan racecourse in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

The Rashid Moon rover on display at the World Government Summit. Antonie Robertson / The National

Air display on the last day of Expo 2020 Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

Astronomer Nezar Hezam Sallam during a Moon sighting for the start of Ramadan 2022 in Al Shahama. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

First morning prayers of Ramadan at Al Khayle mosque, Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

A cannon at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi, marks the end of fasting on the first day of Ramadan. Victor Besa / The National

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque during Ramadan 2022. Victor Besa / The National

Tyrannosaurus rex known as 'Stan'. Victor Besa / The National

Michelangelo Pistoletto's installation, Labirinto e Grande Pozzo. Victor Besa / The National

Abu Dhabi mixed martial arts fighter Bruno Machado. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Skyscrapers on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National

People prepare for iftar at a mosque in Jebel Ali industrial site 1. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Decorations for Eid at the trade centre roundabout in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

Families enjoying the Eid holidays on the Corniche in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

Fireworks over Yas Bay waterfront to mark Eid Al Fitr. Victor Besa / The National

Giant UAE flag at half mast when the death of President Sheikh Khalifa was announced. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

The Old town at night, Bur Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Mikoko is a restaurant and cafe in the Mangrove Beach, Umm Al Quwain. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Hygrow hydroponic farm in Sharjah provides lettuce, herbs and other greens to hotels using vertical farming. Antonie Robertson / The National

Ras Al Khaimah launches hot air balloon experience. Manar Mall, RAK. Chris Whiteoak / The National

The Mohammed bin Rashid Library in Al Jaddaf, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

A strawberry moon over Al Salaam Majid in Al Barsha, Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National

Gucci on the treadmill. Victor Besa / The National

Mirek Struzik's Dandelions, one of many public sculptures in the UAE. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Zarah Gladys, 6, shows off her skills at Xpark by Etisalat at Kite Beach, Dubai. Victor Besa / The National

Rasha Hina, owner of Arabian Star Stables, takes people swimming with horses in the sea in Umm Al Quwain. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Flooding in Fujairah. Antonie Robertson / The National

Flooded streets in Kalba, Sharjah. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

Takatof community service volunteers clear debris after heavy rainfall in Fujairah. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

Flower Parent and Child, a sculpture by Takashi Murakami on Yas Bay Waterfront, Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

Alif, The Mobility Pavilion. Expo City Dubai opens. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Alif, The Mobility Pavilion. Expo City Dubai opens. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Dubai Expo City opened three of its pavilions to the public. This is the Vision Pavilion. Antonie Robertson / The National

The new Hindu temple at Jebel Ali, Dubai is a contemporary spiritual centre for all faiths. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

Giannis Antetokounmpo of Milwaukee scores against the Atlanta Hawks in a pre-season game at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Abu Dhabi pupils set a Guinness World Record for Largest Gathering of People Dressed as Astronauts – 940. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

Fontana, a travelling water circus produced by Cirque Du Liban, at Festival City, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

D3, the design district in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National

The first camel race for foreign residents at Al Marmoon in Dubai was over 1,500m. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Racing camels in the sea in Umm Al Quwain. Chris Whiteoak / The National

UAE Armed Forces train women cadets from Arab, African and Asian countries for UN peacekeeping missions. Victor Besa / The National

Argentina train at Al Nahyan Stadium in Abu Dhabi while preparing for the Fifa World Cup. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Red Arrows in formation over Abu Dhabi Corniche. Antonie Robertson/The National

Visitors on the opening day of the Sheikh Zayed Festival in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Participants in the 10km and 5km Dubai Run 2022 on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

Al Fursan aerial display team before the start of the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix. Victor Besa / The National

Fire dancer Yasser at Not a Space Al Faya desert pop-up in Sharjah. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Andy Scott climbs the 123m flag pole with Trident Support on Flag island, Sharjah. Antonie Robertson / The National

Dhow boats during the 51st National Day long weekend holidays at Abu Dhabi Corniche. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

Emirati wrestler Mohammed Saif, known as Shaheen, is the UAE’s first professional wrestler. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Launch of Aya, an 'entertainment experiential park' in Wafi Mall, Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National

Cloudy skies at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

Art display at Burj Park in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Sunset at the Corniche in Abu Dhabi from the Dhow Harbour. Victor Besa / The National

Sunset on the Corniche in Ajman. Pawan Singh / The National

Khalfan Shifi Al Mansoori from Abu Dhabi with his falcon during the Fazza Falconry Championship 2022 in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

Sunmi at the K-pop concert in honour of Korea day at Expo 2020 Dubai. Chris Whiteoak/ The National

The Taqa stand at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week at Adnec. Victor Besa / The National

Etihad Rail show progress on the passenger line and developments since last year. Victor Besa / The National

A morning walk along the Eastern Mangroves in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa /The National

Aerial view of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park Phase 5 in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

Cristiano Ronaldo with fans after a Q&A session at Al Wasl Plaza at Expo 2020 Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

Gaia, a touring artwork by UK artist Luke Jerram, featured at Quoz Arts Fest 2022, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

The Spiral of Light show at Sharjah Light Festival 2022 at University City Hall in Sharjah. Pawan Singh / The National

Prince William greats Expo visitors outside the UK Pavilion. Victor Besa / The National

Chelsea's Cesar Azpilicueta after winning the Fifa Club World Cup at Mohamed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

The official opening of the Sharjah Safari park, the largest such operation in the world outside Africa. Antonie Robertson / The National

Opening ceremony of the Museum of the Future in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National

People celebrate Holi, or the Festival of Colours, at Jebel Shooting Club in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

Fighters at Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi training for the Asian Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Bahrain. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

Country Grammer ridden by Frankie Dettori wins the Dubai World Cup at Meydan racecourse in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

The Rashid Moon rover on display at the World Government Summit. Antonie Robertson / The National

Air display on the last day of Expo 2020 Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

Astronomer Nezar Hezam Sallam during a Moon sighting for the start of Ramadan 2022 in Al Shahama. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

First morning prayers of Ramadan at Al Khayle mosque, Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

A cannon at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi, marks the end of fasting on the first day of Ramadan. Victor Besa / The National

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque during Ramadan 2022. Victor Besa / The National

Tyrannosaurus rex known as 'Stan'. Victor Besa / The National

Michelangelo Pistoletto's installation, Labirinto e Grande Pozzo. Victor Besa / The National

Abu Dhabi mixed martial arts fighter Bruno Machado. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Skyscrapers on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National

People prepare for iftar at a mosque in Jebel Ali industrial site 1. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Decorations for Eid at the trade centre roundabout in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

Families enjoying the Eid holidays on the Corniche in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

Fireworks over Yas Bay waterfront to mark Eid Al Fitr. Victor Besa / The National

Giant UAE flag at half mast when the death of President Sheikh Khalifa was announced. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

The Old town at night, Bur Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Mikoko is a restaurant and cafe in the Mangrove Beach, Umm Al Quwain. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Hygrow hydroponic farm in Sharjah provides lettuce, herbs and other greens to hotels using vertical farming. Antonie Robertson / The National

Ras Al Khaimah launches hot air balloon experience. Manar Mall, RAK. Chris Whiteoak / The National

The Mohammed bin Rashid Library in Al Jaddaf, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

A strawberry moon over Al Salaam Majid in Al Barsha, Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National

Gucci on the treadmill. Victor Besa / The National

Mirek Struzik's Dandelions, one of many public sculptures in the UAE. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Zarah Gladys, 6, shows off her skills at Xpark by Etisalat at Kite Beach, Dubai. Victor Besa / The National

Rasha Hina, owner of Arabian Star Stables, takes people swimming with horses in the sea in Umm Al Quwain. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Flooding in Fujairah. Antonie Robertson / The National

Flooded streets in Kalba, Sharjah. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

Takatof community service volunteers clear debris after heavy rainfall in Fujairah. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

Flower Parent and Child, a sculpture by Takashi Murakami on Yas Bay Waterfront, Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

Alif, The Mobility Pavilion. Expo City Dubai opens. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Alif, The Mobility Pavilion. Expo City Dubai opens. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Dubai Expo City opened three of its pavilions to the public. This is the Vision Pavilion. Antonie Robertson / The National

The new Hindu temple at Jebel Ali, Dubai is a contemporary spiritual centre for all faiths. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

Giannis Antetokounmpo of Milwaukee scores against the Atlanta Hawks in a pre-season game at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Abu Dhabi pupils set a Guinness World Record for Largest Gathering of People Dressed as Astronauts – 940. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

Fontana, a travelling water circus produced by Cirque Du Liban, at Festival City, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

D3, the design district in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National

The first camel race for foreign residents at Al Marmoon in Dubai was over 1,500m. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Racing camels in the sea in Umm Al Quwain. Chris Whiteoak / The National

UAE Armed Forces train women cadets from Arab, African and Asian countries for UN peacekeeping missions. Victor Besa / The National

Argentina train at Al Nahyan Stadium in Abu Dhabi while preparing for the Fifa World Cup. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Red Arrows in formation over Abu Dhabi Corniche. Antonie Robertson/The National

Visitors on the opening day of the Sheikh Zayed Festival in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Participants in the 10km and 5km Dubai Run 2022 on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

Al Fursan aerial display team before the start of the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix. Victor Besa / The National

Fire dancer Yasser at Not a Space Al Faya desert pop-up in Sharjah. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Andy Scott climbs the 123m flag pole with Trident Support on Flag island, Sharjah. Antonie Robertson / The National

Dhow boats during the 51st National Day long weekend holidays at Abu Dhabi Corniche. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

Emirati wrestler Mohammed Saif, known as Shaheen, is the UAE’s first professional wrestler. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Launch of Aya, an 'entertainment experiential park' in Wafi Mall, Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National

The National photographers' best pictures of 2022

From Cristiano Ronaldo at Expo to National Day celebrations, The National's staff photographers showcase their best shots of the year

The National

December 22, 2022

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