From deserts and sunsets to skylines and wildlife, readers showcase the UAE’s diversity

Last updated: May 15, 2026 | 17:38

Manjula S. Dadallage captures a vibrant sunset scene at a Dubai beach, where silhouettes of people playing volleyball and enjoying the evening create a striking contrast against the glowing sky and calm shoreline. Manjula S. Dadallage

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Adel Beheiry captures the striking Abu Dhabi skyline.

Adel Beheiry

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Akash Sudarsanan captures a stunning view from the Abu Dhabi Corniche, showcasing the capital’s iconic skyscrapers rising elegantly along the waterfront skyline.

Akash Sudarsanan

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Ajit Sheth captures Dubai’s spectacular skyline, with its soaring towers and modern architecture glowing against the city’s vibrant urban landscape.

Ajit Sheth

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Ali Mazahir captures a vibrant stretch near Dubai Hospital, where Flame Trees (Delonix regia) burst into vivid bloom, reflecting Sheikh Hamdan’s directive to enrich streets and parks with lush summer canopies and green urban…