• The Corniche in Abu Dhabi provides the perfect spot for taking a breather from a cycle trip or just enjoying the view. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    The Corniche in Abu Dhabi provides the perfect spot for taking a breather from a cycle trip or just enjoying the view. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Abu Dhabi's downtown skyline looms on the horizon in a view from Hudayriat Island. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Abu Dhabi's downtown skyline looms on the horizon in a view from Hudayriat Island. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Low light reflects off Dubai's Burj Al Arab, cutting through humid summer haze. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Low light reflects off Dubai's Burj Al Arab, cutting through humid summer haze. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Sunset on Hudayriat Island, Abu Dhabi. Once a home to pearl divers, it is now a leisure and entertainment district. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Sunset on Hudayriat Island, Abu Dhabi. Once a home to pearl divers, it is now a leisure and entertainment district. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Residents having fun in the water or simply relaxing on Hudayriat Island. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Residents having fun in the water or simply relaxing on Hudayriat Island. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Skateboarding helps Hudayriat Island achieve its reputation as a leisure hotspot. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Skateboarding helps Hudayriat Island achieve its reputation as a leisure hotspot. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • The Fairmont Marina Abu Dhabi hotel looms in the haze as a cyclist rides along the Corniche. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    The Fairmont Marina Abu Dhabi hotel looms in the haze as a cyclist rides along the Corniche. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • A fisherman settles down to see if anything is biting along the shoreline at Yas Beach in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    A fisherman settles down to see if anything is biting along the shoreline at Yas Beach in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • A paddleboarder explores the waters off Yas Beach, with the distinctive Aldar headquarters building in the background. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    A paddleboarder explores the waters off Yas Beach, with the distinctive Aldar headquarters building in the background. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

When things get heated in the UAE - in pictures


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