Look: Images of the UAE from space over the years

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A view of Downtown Dubai, with the shadow of the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, cast over the Dubai Mall. Image Credit: Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre

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Ain Dubai, the world’s largest and tallest observation wheel extending to 250m in the sky on Bluewaters Island, taken on January 7, 2022. Image Credit: Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre

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Dubai Canal and surrounding area. Image Credit: Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre

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A view of Zabeel park and Dubai Frame. Image Credit:

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Dubai Canal and surrounding area. Image Credit: Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre

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The Museum of the Future captured by KhalifaSat. Image Credit: Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre

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A stunning photo taken from space by KhalifaSat shared by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre on 1 st September 2021 shows the Expo 2020 Dubai site. The photo taken from around 613km above Earth prominently shows Al Wasl Plaza and the entire site of the global cultural event that will bring together 191 countries in the UAE for the world’s most incredible show that opened on October 1. Image Credit: Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre

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A picture taken by International Space Station of space cargo freigher Dragon orbiting over Dubai on July 27, 2019. Image Credit: Twitter/NASA

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This astronaut photograph illustrates the varying character of surfaces on Sir Bani Yas, an island near the west coast of the United Arab Emirates, on March 15, 2010. Image Credit: NASA

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Dubai, pictured from the International Space Station as it orbited 261 miles above on Feb. 4, 2021. Image Credit: NASA

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The stunning picture of UAE from the ISS space station taken by Hazza Al Mansouri, the first astronaut from the United Arab Emirates to venture into space. Image Credit: Twitter /@astro_hazzaa

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The captivating Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Mosque in Al Ain was captured by KhalifaSat. The mosque is distinguished by its magnificent dome, which measures 86 meters in diameter and is adorned with Arabic calligraphy. Image Credit: Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre

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The World Islands, Palm Jumeirah and Palm Jebel Ali taken on May 29, 2019. Image Credit: NASA

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This photo, taken by KhalifaSat, shows Jebel Jais, the highest summit in the UAE (around 2,000 m above sea level), which features the world’s longest zipline with some breathtaking views. Image Credit: Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre

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On 24 June 2021, Thomas Pesquet, a European Space Agency astronaut currently onboard the International Space Station, tweeted two pictures of the Palm taken from orbit and hinted at his possible involvement in Expo 2020 Dubai. He is on a six-month mission named Alpha and will become the first French commander of the space station in a month-long stint. Image Credit: Dubai Media Office

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City lights of Dubai, are featured in this image taken by the Expedition 30 crew aboard the International Space Station. Image Credit: NASA

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A manufacturing site near Abu Dhabi is pictured from the International Space Station as it orbited 262 miles above. Image Credit: NASA

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On August 4, 2020, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre announced the completion of an updated map of the Abu Dhabi and Dubai using the UAE's first high-resolution satellite image "Mosaic", captured by KhalifaSat. The system captures a matrix of individual digital images to create a single high-resolution picture of the UAE’s terrain. This imaging system by MBRSC will provide a comprehensive view of the UAE’s topography, using remote sensing systems, image processing, geographic information systems and artificial intelligence. Image Credit: Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre

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Abu Dhabi pictured from the International Space Station as it orbited 263 miles above Oman on April 19, 2021. Image Credit: NASA

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This photo, taken by KhalifaSat, shows Dubai’s Love Lake, one of the lakes at Al Qudra where the greenery and trees create a unique natural masterpiece. Image Credit: Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre

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Al Jubail Island in Abu Dhabi. The island is characterized by its unique wildlife, scenic natural beauty and also features a mangrove park. Image Credit: Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre

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An aerial image of Palm Jumeirah, taken from space by KhalifaSat in 2018. The image was taken at 1.32pm when KhalifaSat passed over Dubai. This was the first official photo taken by the KhalifaSat — that of the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai — signalling the beginning of its five-year Earth imaging journey in space. Image Credit: Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre

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The fascinating domes of Sharjah Mosque from space. This photo, taken by KhalifaSat, shows the Sharjah Mosque, which can accommodate more than 25,000 worshipers. The mosque is considered a unique model of Islamic architecture. Image Credit: Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Image Credit: WAM

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