Daily life in the UAE – in pictures

  • Buildings for sale in Fujairah. All photos: EPA
    Buildings for sale in Fujairah. All photos: EPA
  • Shepherds walk with their donkeys in the Khor Fakkan mountains, Sharjah.
    Shepherds walk with their donkeys in the Khor Fakkan mountains, Sharjah.
  • Desert area in Al Madam, Sharjah.
    Desert area in Al Madam, Sharjah.
  • A young boy rides a quad bike in Sharjah's desert.
    A young boy rides a quad bike in Sharjah's desert.
  • Camels in Sharjah.
    Camels in Sharjah.
  • Men at a barbershop in Khor Fakkan.
    Men at a barbershop in Khor Fakkan.
  • One of many abandoned houses in the 'Ghost Village', Al Madam.
    One of many abandoned houses in the 'Ghost Village', Al Madam.
  • A bird's eye view from a skyscraper in Dubai.
    A bird's eye view from a skyscraper in Dubai.
  • Women pose for a picture opposite Burj Khalifa.
    Women pose for a picture opposite Burj Khalifa.
  • People shop at Dubai Mall.
    People shop at Dubai Mall.
  • Luxury cars line up outside Dubai Mall.
    Luxury cars line up outside Dubai Mall.

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