Reader photos capture the UAE’s beauty — from Flag Island scenes to birds and golden sunsets
Readers share breathtaking moments from across the UAE, celebrating nature and city life
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1/17
The Flag Garden near Jumeirah Beach displays thousands of UAE flags with the Burj Al Arab rising behind them. Captured by Ilya Ilyinov, the scene reflects the spirit of National Day and the visual unity of the Emirates.
Ilya Ilyinov
2/17
Captured by Arjuna Sreekumar Menon and taken on the way to school using an iPhone 17 Pro Max, this photo shows the Dubai Frame emerging through the morning fog — a serene moment of Dubai’s skyline in transition.
Arjuna Sreekumar Menon
3/17
Dr. Naveen Aggarwal captures the Grand Mosque in all its timeless grandeur — a holy place that feels majestic with every visit.
Dr. Naveen Aggarwal
4/17
Khalid Lake and the Butterfly Garden beautifully captured by Dr. Seema Bhatia, showcasing the calm charm and vibrant colours of Sharjah’s waterfront.
Dr Seema Bhatia
5/17
A serene sunrise at Al Qudra Love Lake, beautifully captured by Hari Agnihotri, showcasing the tranquil charm of Dubai’s desert oasis.
Hari Agnihotri
6/17
Captured by Eleanor Andrew Sah through the window of a school bus on the way home from work near the airport, “When wheels and wings share the sky!”
Eleanor Andrew Sah
7/17
“Monuments at Sunset” — Captured by Nanditha Shaji, a student of ADIS Wathba, Abu Dhabi, showcasing the UAE’s monuments glowing under a sky illuminated by the rich colours of sunset.
Nanditha Shaji
8/17
Ranjith PG, a fire protection engineer with Abu Dhabi Electricity and an avid wildlife and nature photographer, captures a serene view of the Sharjah skyline with a boat gliding through the foreground, adding depth and calm to the cityscape.
Ranjith PG
9/17
Mujibu Rahiman captures two birds landing on a dhow at Deira Creek.
Mujibu Rahiman
10/17
Birds put on their own airshow over Al Qudra, captured by Dr Naveen Aggarwal.
Dr Naveen Aggarwal
11/17
A serene view of Al Layyah Canal in Sharjah — Captured by: Fazil Babu
Fazil Babu
12/17
Captured by Ranjith PG, this striking image shows an Osprey bird taking off from Al Dhafra, Abu Dhabi.
Ranjith PG
13/17
A striking moment as black-headed gulls circle above Al Seef, captured with perfect timing by Rahul D. Kurup.
Rahul D. Kurup
14/17
Seema Dhall captures a stunning evening landscape from the Lana Hotel — a vibrant, breathtaking view that showcases the UAE’s cityscape at its finest.
Seema Dhall
15/17
Grade 12 student Rhea Eappen captures a beautiful sunset sky in the UAE.
Rhea Eappen
16/17
Suganya Shaji captures the evening sky over Abu Dhabi Corniche, where the skyline glows beautifully with the tallest flagpole and the Abu Dhabi Theatre in the foreground, surrounded by lively activities that make the scene extra special.
Suganya Shaji
17/17
Seema Verma captured this golden hour magic — when sunlight meets sand over a handmade castle in Dubai.
Seema Verma
Devadasan K PChief Visual Editor
Devadasan K P is the Chief Visual Editor at Gulf News, bringing more than 26 years of experience in photojournalism to the role. He leads the Visual desk with precision, speed, and a strong editorial instinct.
Whether he’s selecting images of royalty, chasing the biggest celebrity moments in Dubai, or covering live events himself, Devadasan is always a few steps ahead of the action.
Over the years, he has covered a wide range of major assignments — including the 2004 tsunami in Sri Lanka, the 2005 Kashmir earthquake, feature reportage from Afghanistan, the IMF World Bank meetings, and wildlife series from Kenya.
His work has been widely recognised with industry accolades, including the Minolta Photojournalist of the Year award in 2005, the Best Picture Award at the Dubai Shopping Festival in 2008, and a Silver Award from the Society for News Design in 2011.
He handles the newsroom pressure with a calm attitude, a quick response time, and his signature brand of good-natured Malayali humour. There's no fuss — just someone who gets the job done very well, every single time.
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