UAE National Day 2020: Readers share 49 pictures of their favourite places to visit in the UAE

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi is one of the world's largest mosques and a massive architectural work of art that intentionally blends different Islamic architectural schools.

The Sharjah Mosque is the largest in the emirate and is home to a large library that has many original Islamic works.

Gulf News reader Donell Gumiran captured this picture of camels traversing the deserts of Liwa in Abu Dhabi.

Fossil Dunes in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi. "It’s incredible to arrive in this desert area and to see this natural scenery. Wind, sand, and time have been the primary elements to create these shapes," writes UAE expat Monica Falini.

The Dubai Miracle Garden: Tourists adore the beauty of Emirates Airlines that is adorned with flowers.

The World's Biggest Natural Flower Garden, featuring over 50 million flowers and 250 million plants, and is located in the district of Dubailand, Dubai, UAE.

Dubai's Global Village combines cultures of 90 countries across the world in one place. It claims to be the world's largest tourism, leisure, shopping, and entertainment project. It is the region's first cultural, entertainment, family, and shopping destination.

UAE residents enjoy seeing different pavilions and cultures gathered in one place at the Global Village Dubai.

Another magnificent view of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi shows the UAE as an oasis of security, peace, and tolerance in the world.

"The abandoned village in Sharjah is one of my favourite places in the UAE. It is an absolutely and eerily beautiful place that has the souls of the people who used to live in it decades ago. It has become very popular now with the UAE government developing easy access to it," said Gulf News reader Ghadir Shaar.

Watch the sunset from the Dubai Creek Harbour.

Dubai Creek Harbour is the perfect spot to see Dubai's skyline.

Sightseeing at Dubai Creek Harbour.

Another picturesque moment at Dubai Creek Harbour.

Hatta Dam, Dubai

Travel and get close to nature at Hatta Village, Dubai.

An ancient fort located in the heart of the mountains, in Ras Al Khaimah, takes us back in time to how the Emiratis lived.

Gulf News reader Taimur Khan said: "I always love taking UAE visitors up to Jebel Jais as it gives a fantastic perspective of the Hajar Mountains, and the weather is a few degrees cooler on the top. The curving drive to the summit is my favorite."

Freedom at the top of Showkah Pools in Ras Al Khaimah.

The Shiekh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi.

A beautiful view of Al Rabi Mountains in Khorfakkan, Sharjah.

The Khorfakkan Beach is a major tourist attraction. It has a thriving coral reef, which is a testament to the UAE government’s conservation efforts. Naturally, it has become a favourite spot for marine life enthusiasts.

The UAE flag near Abu Dhabi theatre, Heritage Village. A flag flying high symbolises honour and pride of the nation.

The Louvre, Abu Dhabi.

The outstanding beauty and sturdiness of the Burj Khalifa, captured in the night.

The soon to open Museum of The Future in Dubai is a must-visit tourist spot in the future.

The Dubai Frame is the place to be for tourists to see the modern Dubai on one side, while from the other side, visitors can also view older parts of the city.

The Tolerance Bridge over Dubai Canal reflects the UAE's regional and global model for tolerance

Beautiful dawn in Jumeirah, Al Maskan, Dubai

These structures at Bluewaters Island, Dubai, look like towers sending out messages into space.

Morning beauty at Burj Khalifa Downtown in Dubai.

Colourful night at Dubai Water Canal.

Dubai's skyscrapers at night.

A beautiful view of Palm Jumeirah, Dubai.

A colourful view of Atlantis Hotel, The Palm Jumeirah in Dubai.

People enjoy walking along the Corniche with the beautiful view of the Abu Dhabi skyline.

One of my favourite spots in the UAE landscape, is the city of Abu Dhabi at night.

Breathtaking early morning view at the JW Marriot Marquis Business Bay, Dubai.

Dubai Marina, engulfed in fog with the sun rising and casting warm light on the building.

Dubai Marina with the sunset in the background and the upcoming Ferris wheel, Ain Dubai (Dubai Eye).

Dubai's quintessential golden sunset view overlooking the Marina.

Beautiful sunset at Al Qudra Lake, Dubai.

Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary in Dubai represents an enclave of relative wilderness amidst traffic and sprawling urban infrastructure. Apart from other species, Ras Al Khor is also home to about 500 greater flamingos (Phoenicopterus roseus), which have become something of a mascot for Dubai's Wildlife protection program.

New attraction near the Burj Park, Dubai.

A relaxing view at the Al Wathba Lake, Abu Dhabi.

Beautiful sunset at Kite Beach Dubai.

Feel the breeze on a Friday morning on the Kite Beach in Dubai.

A road trip on a stretch of long road between a desert in the UAE.

Many tourists enjoy visiting the Hatta Heritage Village to get to know the UAE's culture and traditions.