Photo credits

Dubai skyline with the Burj Khalifa

Photo by Tim Reckmann, CC BY 2.0

Sunset over the sand dunes outside Dubai

Photo by iMahesh, CC BY-SA 4.0

A traditional abra boat crossing Dubai Creek

Photo by CT Cooper, Public domain

A 4x4 driving over desert dunes at sunset

Photo by iMahesh, CC BY-SA 4.0

The Burj Al Arab lit up at night behind palm trees

Photo by Marco Becerra, CC BY 2.0

Overwater villas and a jetty over a turquoise lagoon in the Maldives

Photo by Martin Falbisoner, CC BY-SA 4.0

Dubai Marina towers above the water

Photo by Norlando Pobre, CC BY 2.0

An Emirates Airbus A380 at the gate in Dubai

Photo by Sunnya343, CC BY-SA 4.0

Palm-lined approach to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi

Photo by Guilhem Vellut, CC BY 2.0

Sunset over the Hajar mountains at Hatta

Photo by GMarcury, CC BY-SA 4.0

The Eiffel Tower and Pont Alexandre III in Paris at night

Photo by Getfunky Paris, CC BY 2.0

The Burj Khalifa and Dubai skyline seen from the sea

Photo by Jpbowen, CC BY-SA 4.0