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The Burj-al-Arab Hotel in Dubai is one of the world&apos;s tallest hotels. Its distinctive shape is meant to mimic an Arab dhow (sailing vessel).
View along the causeway leading to the Burj-al-Arab Hotel in Dubai - at 321 m (1,053 ft), it is one of the world&apos;s tallest hotels.
Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates. A planned city, Abu Dhabi's rapid development and urbanization have transformed it into a large and developed metropolis. The UAE's hot desert climate insures sunny blue skies throughout the year.
The Emirates Palace is a luxury hotel in Abu Dhabi. Built between 2001 and 2005, the hotel displays a mix of Islamic architectural elements complemented by modern design and construction. The central dome features elaborate geometrical patterns. The color of the building was inspired by different shades of sand in the Arabian Desert. The hotel hosts a 1.2-km long beach.
South and west of Abu Dhabi, vast, rolling sand dunes merge into the Rub' al Khali (Empty Quarter). The Rub' al Khali is 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 some 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. The largest mosque in the country, it is the key place of worship for daily prayers. During the Muslim festival of Eid, it has been visited by more than 41,000 people in the period of celebration. Constructed between 1996 and 2007, the Grand Mosque contains design elements borrowed from other Islamic countries, including Turkey, Morocco, Pakistan, and Egypt. Its main axis is rotated about 11° south of true west, aligning it in the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Natural materials, such as marble, gold, semi-precious stones, crystals, and ceramics were used in construction due to their long-lasting qualities.
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