Friday mornings are hardly a bustling time in the UAE capital, but with a three-day nationwide cleaning campaign kicking in, Abu Dhabi residents were staying at home. The glorious Corniche, usually crowded with joggers and cyclists, was empty and parks, malls and markets were closed. Even the main E10 motorway that links the capital with Dubai was deserted. Check out the photos by The National's Victor Besa above. <strong>_________</strong> <strong>Read more on coronavirus in the UAE</strong> <strong><a href="https://www.thenational.ae/uae/deserted-streets-in-dubai-as-three-day-virus-programme-begins-1.997910">Deserted streets in Dubai as three-day virus programme begins</a></strong> <strong><a href="https://www.thenational.ae/uae/health/coronavirus-dubai-residents-need-move-permits-to-leave-home-during-sterilisation-campaign-1.997979">Dubai residents need move permits to leave home during sterilisation campaign</a></strong> <strong><a href="https://www.thenational.ae/sport/other-sport/cyclist-fernando-gaviria-thanks-excellent-uae-health-workers-after-making-full-recovery-from-coronavirus-1.997934">Cyclist Fernando Gaviria thanks 'excellent' UAE health workers after recovery</a></strong>
