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Al Wathba Fossil Dunes Geological uniqueness and beauty Al Wathba Fossil dunes  are unique and fascinating formations of amazing wind-swept sand, permeated with calcium carbonate and hence hardened to form distinct. These wonderful natural sculptures are varied and created abstract desert structures not to be missed when in Abu Dhabi. During the glacial period when they were created, the groundwater levels were higher than nowadays and rainfalls more frequent. That allowed water to permeate the sand with calcium carbonate. Hence the sand was hardened in some areas forming the fossil dunes. “You can experience the beauty of nature only when you sit with it, observe it, breathe it and talk to it.” 

Firing of the cannon in front of Burj Khalifa, Dubai A loud boom signals the start of Ramadan across Dubai. The Ramadan cannons heard in Dubai throughout Ramadan keep the tradition alive. The firing of the cannon is an old tradition that is believed to have originated in Egypt to announce IFTAR and the end of the day’s fast. Since then the practice has spread to most Arab countries. "Two shots will be fired to mark the beginning of the holy month. A single shot will be fired throughout the month to announce Iftar time".  During the holy month of Ramadan, cannons are placed all over the emirate and fired everyday signifying the daily time for Iftar. Cannon ready to fire to announce the Iftar time in front of Dubai Opera

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is located in the capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi.  This is the third biggest worldwide after the ones in Mecca and Medina in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.  It is named after the founder and first President of the UAE, the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al  NAHYAN (his last resting place). He chose the location and influence the design and architecture of the building. He wanted it visible from all directions and for this the mosque was built with the rise of 9,5 meters above the street level and 11 meters above sea level. The complex cover an area of 22,412 square meters, the Four Minarets rise about 107 meters, the courtyard measures about 17,000 square meters and it is considered to be the largest example of marble mosaic in the world. The mosque was finished wit a decoration of Greek and Italian white marble, which is considered to be among the purest of the world. Major international companies specialised in the manufac

Downtown Dubai at sunset with the water canal and the iconic Burj Khalifa Downtown Dubai - "The center of Now" - is mixed-used mega-development in the city with the famous and the iconic skyscraper Burj Khalifa, The Address Hotel, Dubai Mall, Dubai Opera and Dubai Fountain. You can also found Souq Al Bahar, Emaar Boulevard etc... You will find there commercial, residential, hotels, entertainment, leisure and shopping  It covers an area of 2 square kilometers (0.77 sq miles) at an estimated cost of US$20 billion.