Celebrating the UAE’s beauty — readers capture its landmarks and landscapes

From glittering skylines to golden dunes, readers capture a vibrant mix of city and nature

Last updated: October 12, 2025 | 07:40

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One of Dubai’s most stunning sights, Business Bay bridge reflects beautifully in the water below, creating a dreamlike scene—Gulf News reader photo by Dr Naveen Aggarwal.

Dr Naveen Aggarwal

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Captured by Nanditha Shaji, a student living in Abu Dhabi’s Al Wathba, this photo celebrates the timeless elegance of a ship whose black hull, white stripes, and graceful architecture embody nautical beauty at its finest.

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Dr Seema Bhatia captures a breathtaking sunset, where golden hues melt into the horizon, painting the sky with warmth and tranquillity.

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A mesmerising beach sunset where golden hues from the setting sun spill across the sky like liquid gold—photo by Seema Dhall, who loves capturing and sharing the beauty of sunsets.

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Prashant Naik captures a magical Dubai night where the crescent moon glows softly above soaring towers, and the desert breeze carries a rhythm of light, shadow, and serenity.

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Humaira Aijaz captures the breathtaking Hunter’s Supermoon using her Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — a radiant lunar spectacle illuminating the UAE night sky.

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Srinivas Mosalirajireddy captures a serene moment of a bird perched atop a mosque’s minaret in the UAE — a perfect blend of faith, peace, and nature’s quiet beauty.

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Suhail Shaik captures a serene evening at Dubai Water Canal, where the full moon casts its glow over the elegant Marriott Twin Towers, blending architecture and nature in perfect harmony.

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Dr Naveen Aggarwal captures Al Seef in Al Hamriya, a vibrant traditional market that offers something for everyone — a true reflection of the UAE’s multicultural spirit and timeless charm.

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Nanditha Shaji captures the towering skyline of Al Reem Island, where clusters of buildings rise proudly above the sandy plain, framed by zigzagging roads and golden daylight — a magnificent view of Abu Dhabi’s modern beauty.

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