The UAE is comprised of 7 Emirates - Abu Dhabi (Capital), Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm
Al-Quwain, Fujairah and lastly Ras Al Khaimah. I have visited all these Emirates at various times of the year throughout my time living here. I have managed to capture a few areas during the winter months as the soaring temperatures during summer months make it incredibly difficult to be out for long periods of time with the camera. Although most of the known areas are artificially made, there are areas which I have visited which are great to capture. Including Fossil Rock in Sharjah, Al Qudra, Fujairah, Jebel Jais and the Hidden “Abandoned” Village are just a few areas. Along with obviously the well known urban areas where most tourists will visit for holidays in the sun.
United Arab Emirates
The Burj Khalifa - The worlds Tallest building standing at 830m. This very well known structure can be seen from all of the surrounding areas of Dubai on a clear day
Dubai dancing fountains - at the base of the Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Mall are one of the more common visitors things to see
A Mosque in the abandoned village - Sharjah
One of many houses buried in the sand in abandoned village
Hidden decoration in an abandoned house now filled with sand
Over time the wind has blown the sand higher than the roofs of some of these buildings
Al Madam also known as "Ghost Town" or "Abandoned Village" - A birds eye view of this eerie place of silence
Al Madam also known as "Ghost Town" or "Abandoned Village" - Looking down the empty main street from above
An aerial capture of Fossil Rock in Sharjah
Fossil Rock near Mleiha Sharjah - Visible from 25 kms away on a clear day. Crevices dotted with marine fossils
Sand dune near Fossil rock which has enticed 4x4 owners
Burj Khalifa night exposure from 16 kilometres away using 400mm
Burj Khalifa New Year 2023 Fireworks using 400mm
Burj Khalifa New Year 2023 Fireworks using 400mm Lens
Burj Khalifa New Year 2023 post fireworks smoke & laser lights using 400mm Lens
Sparkles from the top of the Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai using 400mm Lens
Sparkle & laser lights, light up Downtown Dubai using 400mm Lens
Tracks in the desert dunes - Al Qudra UAE
Sand Dunes with a Solar plant in the distance - UAE
Desert Acacia Tree in Al Qudra - UAE
Ripples in the dunes - Al Qudra UAE
Sand Dune Ripples - Al Qudra UAE
Desert Legs - Great way to explore
Sand Dune Photography - Al Qudra UAE
Last of the winter sun - Al Qudra Sunset UAE
Al Qudra Sunset - UAE
Narrow streets of Old Dubai - Bur Dubai
Al Fahidi’s Long Boat - Bur Dubai - Old Town
Old 18th Century Fishing Net Stand & Anchor - Bur Dubai
Nice wooden carved railings and roof top - Bur Dubai
Dubai Creek Abra & the Rolex Towers
Fragrant Aromas at the Old Dubai Spice Souk - Bur Dubai
Dubai Creek Harbour & skyline at sunset
Dubai Creek Harbour & skyline at sunset with a few boats filled with tourists
Dubai Creek Harbour & skyline starting to light up during late sunset
Dubai Creek Harbour & skyline at late sunset
Calm Dubai Creek Harbour & long skyline
Dubai Skyline by night - From Dubai Creek Harbour
Glowing reflections of Dubai Skyline by night - From Dubai Creek Harbour
Burj Khalifa & Dubai Skyline by night with light glow - From Dubai Creek Harbour
Dubai Skyline by night with colourful glow - From Dubai Creek Harbour