Tag archives for United Arab Emirates
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi’s Spiritual Highlight
Dominating the skyline of Abu Dhabi, the 82 domes at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque soar into the sky.
The Stunning Desert of Liwa
As you get closer to Liwa, the dunes start to rise and they are layered with stretches of green from the area’s timeless oases.
Al Mayrah Island a Laboratory of Abu Dhabi’s Transformation
One example of Abu Dhabi’s rapid development is Al Mayrah Island, which is becoming another booming pocket of commerce and tourism.
Al Ain Desert Sand Dunes Still Conquer Man
As you complete the drive down the E-22 highway from Abu Dhabi to Al Ain in the United Arab Emirates, terra cotta-hued sand dunes rise above the highway.
Green Mubazzarah a Buffer Between the Desert and Al Ain’s Mountains
At the base of Jebel Hafeet is the Green Mubazzarah, a lush verdant area offering a sharp contrast to much of the desert in Abu Dhabi.
Hafeet Mountains in Oman a Kaleidoscope of Nature and Color
In the Middle East, the Hafeet Mountains between the Khatm al Shakla border crossing and Wadi Jizzi checkpoint is an incredible area to explore in Oman.
Mosaics Give a Subterranean, Understated Touch to Abu Dhabi
Spread across Abu Dhabi is a delightful collection of mosaics, mostly in pedestrian underpasses.
$15 Billion GCC Rail Project Could Finally Launch Sustainable Transport in the Gulf
Imagine if goods and services, and of course people, could move freely from Kuwait to Muscat without the need for long truck hauls and expensive air travel.
Qasr al Hosn a Valuable Lesson on Arabian Architecture
Currently a festival is underway at Qasr al Hosn, which dates back to the 18th century and is the oldest building in Abu Dhabi.
Khor Kalba, a UAE Conservation Success
Around Khor Kalba, in a remote corner of Sharjah on the United Arab Emirates’ east coast, wildlife is making an impressive comeback.
Mangroves Offer a Buffer from Abu Dhabi’s Concrete Jungles
Many of the mangroves have disappeared as the United Arab Emirates witnesses stratospheric economic growth, but the government is making an effort to protect them, such as the ones in eastern Abu Dhabi.
Mina Fish Market, a Snapshot of Abu Dhabi Life—and Overfishing
An interesting look Abu Dhabi is the Mina Fish Market, which anchors the city’s corniche. One can view an aspect of family life--and overfishing.