Breathtaking UAE landscapes captured by our readers

"Stunning sunset" - Gideon Munoz captured this stunning sunset at Al Majaz Waterfront. Munoz said that when he saw the scene, he was “completely awed by its majesty”, noting that the blend of colours, the still reflection, and the peaceful city skyline felt “almost surreal”. He added: “It was one of those scenes you just have to share.”

"Dubai after dark" - Dr Naveen Aggarwal, a specialist anaesthetist at Thumbay Medicity, captured this beautiful night-time picture of the Dubai skyline. He has been living in the emirate for 11 years.

"Shades of nature" - Captured by passionate photographer and homemaker Noushin Sajjad, this stunning shot of Al Jurf — Abu Dhabi’s hidden paradise — reveals a serene landscape where blue-green waters, open skies and lush trees offer a peaceful retreat from city life. Noushin has called Abu Dhabi home for 38 years, and through her lens, she brings the emirate’s quiet beauty to life.

"Nature’s mirror at its finest" - Sharjah resident Naveen Frank captured this stunning optical illusion during his morning cycling routine at Al Ghusais Pond Park. A resident of 28 years, Frank spotted the perfect moment when the water was still, mirroring the buildings and skyline with incredible clarity. Look closely — the image is inverted! What appears to be the sky at the top is actually a reflection on the pond, while the real landscape sits quietly below — nature’s mirror at its finest.

"A beautiful sunset" - Naseer Thuthyan captured this beautiful sunset from the footbridge near the Gold Souq bus station in Dubai. A sales executive from India, Thuthyan has been living in the UAE for the past 20 years.

"Frozen in Time: Al Wathba’s otherworldly dunes captured in stunning shot" -Noushin Sajjad captures the surreal beauty of the Al Wathba Fossil Dunes — a protected 7km stretch of desert where over 1,700 ancient formations rise from golden sands like natural sculptures. Some of these windswept wonders are believed to be up to 4 million years old, shaped by nature over millennia. A breathtaking glimpse into Earth’s ancient artistry.

Another stunning photo of Al Wathba Fossil Dunes.

"The UAE’s scenic contrasts - Al Ain’s Khabisi at sunset" - Alaa Yehya, a Business Development and Marketing Manager in Dubai, has spent years exploring the UAE’s hidden gems — from desert sunsets to mountain escapes. A longtime Gulf News reader and avid traveler, Yehya shares moments that blend the country's rural beauty with its urban charm. For Yehya, every road leads to a story — and every photo captures a piece of it.

"A stunning view of Hatta Dam in spring 2025"

"A desert paradise near Al Ain Zoo"