Abu Dhabi, UAE
In October 2015, we had an eight-hour layover in Abu Dhabi, one of the seven emirates of UAE. So we stepped out of the airport, met and negotiated a deal with a Pakistani driver for a multi-hour tour of the city. Below are some visual impressions from this brief, touristy outing.
Etihad towers etc.
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Residential buildings
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Along Corniche Road
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On Corniche beach
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A public park
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Corniche Road
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A public park
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On Corniche beach
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Along Corniche beach
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Near Corniche beach
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Shops on Corniche beach
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Along Corniche Road
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Bab al-Qasr Hotel
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Abu Dhabi marina
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A ferris wheel
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Etihad Towers
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Marina Mall
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Inside Marina Mall
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Inside Marina Mall (more)
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Inside Marina Mall
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Emirates Palace (more)
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A luxury hotel (more)
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Finished in 2005
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Marble work
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Hotel floors (more)
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Lounge areas
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Palace Ceiling
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Gold and marble (more)
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Sheikh Zayed Grand
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Built by Sheikh Zayed
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Finished in 2007, largest
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Built by an Italian
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Pool along the columns
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Front entrance
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Floral marble work
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The courtyard
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Women's dress code
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Marble inlay work
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Marble and gold
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Marble and gold
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Holds 40K worshippers
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One-piece carpet
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German chandeliers
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Finely carved ceilings
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Ornate interior (more)
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Carpet built by an Iranian
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Inspired by Persian,
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Domes and minarets (more)
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Marble stonework
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Marble stonework
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Marble stonework
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Loaner dress for entry
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