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Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates. A planned city, Abu Dhabi has become a thriving metropolis.
The Burj-al-Arab Hotel in Dubai, UAE, is one of the world's tallest hotels. Its distinctive shape is meant to mimic an Arab dhow (sailing vessel).
The Emirates Palace is a luxury hotel in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Built between 2001 and 2005, the hotel displays a mix of Islamic architectural elements complemented by modern design and construction.
South and west of Abu Dhabi, UAE, sand dunes merge into the Rub' al Khali (Empty Quarter), a sand desert encompassing the southern third of the Arabian Peninsula (including southern Saudi Arabia, and areas of Oman, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen). The desert covers about 650,000 sq km (250,000 sq mi).
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is located in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. This largest mosque in the country was constructed between 1996 and 2007 and contains design elements borrowed from other Islamic countries, including Turkey, Morocco, Pakistan, and Egypt.
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