Readers capture UAE’s stunning sunsets, landscapes and nature

A visual journey across the UAE, captured by readers from dawn skies to desert sands

Last updated: April 24, 2026 | 15:00

Devadasan K P

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Rising sand and endless sky over the dunes of Maleha in Sharjah, captured beautifully by Lisa Singh.

Lisa Singh

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A stunning solar halo captured over Abu Dhabi by Adel Beheiry.

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Nature’s prescription at Kalba Hanging Garden, where greenery and calm views offer a peaceful escape captured by Ali Mazahir.

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Ankita Vaghela captures a vibrant sky glowing with colour and natural beauty at sunset.

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Arifa Nasir, living in Al Nahda, Sharjah, captures a smiling sun on Sharjah–Dubai Link Road.

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Dr Arun Gopalakrishnan, a long-term Gulf News subscriber, captures a dancing peacock near Jumeirah Emirates Towers, behind the Museum of the Future, on a winter morning.

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Bioluminescent magic lights up the shore at Fujairah Beach, captured by Serena H.

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Sunset over the Abu Dhabi skyline captured by Dr. Dinesh Kumar Dhanwal.

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Stunning aerial view showing Dubai’s sprawl and island developments captured by Serena H.

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A quiet golden hour in Old Dubai, where flocks of birds fill the sky and, for a moment, the city slows down captured by Harshita Kothari.

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Beautiful cloud formations and sunset seen from Heera Beach, Sharjah, captured by Humaira Aijaz.

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Some sunsets don’t just end the day, they paint the sky with lasting beauty, captured by Kiran A R.

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Dubai skyline captured by Manar Muhammed, a student at GEMS Modern Academy.

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The Burj Khalifa with the crescent moon at its peak and the evening star beside it, captured by M Arlene Creado.

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Captured by Mohammed Arif at Meadows Lake.

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Enjoying Dubai’s stunning weather during golden hour, with clear skies, a gentle breeze, and a breathtaking cityscape, captured by Dr Naveen Aggarwal.

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Beautiful sunny morning in Abu Dhabi captured by Nitin Verma.

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A prominent architectural landmark on the Abu Dhabi breakwaters, known for its distinctive arched design inspired by traditional Arab architecture, overlooking a marina filled with boats and yachts, captured by Noushin Sajjad.

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Al Qudra captured beautifully by Premi Mathew.

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Crescent moon over Dubai captured by Parthiv Devadas, Grade 7 student of Our Own English High School, Sharjah.

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A panoramic view of Khor Fakkan captures rugged mountains, the calm Arabian Sea, and bustling port activity on a clear April day, photographed by Reena Francis.

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The Museum of the Future on a cloudy day in Dubai, captured by Riddhi Goswami.

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Photo taken from Dubai Creek captured by Sam S. Swaras.

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Immense scale, constant motion, and sculptural desert dunes of Dubai offer a timeless escape into nature, captured by Sangeetha Nahar.

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Proud to call the UAE my home, captured from a balcony at Sharjah Buhairah Corniche by Uma Santosh.

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A villa in Ajman adorned with UAE flags, captured by Umar Naseem.

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Captured in Al Nahda, Sharjah by Sarthak Suman.

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Pink sunset skies over Al Warqa’a captured by Tanav Krishna Rakesh, 11th-grade student at Amity School Dubai.

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Just a clear and happy moment, as always, captured by Tilottama Roy.

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