UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
I visited the United Arab Emirates in February 2020

Rising majestically from manicured gardens and visible from the bridges joining Abu Dhabi Island to the mainland, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is an impressive welcome to the city.*
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At any time of day, there's work going on as fishers mend their nets, pile up lobster pots, hang out colourful sarongs to dry, unload fish and congregate for cummunal chats.*

With roots in the 16th century, this abandoned town (Jazira Al Hamra) is one of the oldest and best-preserved coastal villages in the UAE.  Its people subsisted mostly on fishing and pearling until they picked up and left in 1968.*

This large fish market (Al Mina) bustles with traders selling row upon colourful row the the sea's bounty from the ice bars.*

Owing to its Bedoun heritage, the most popular ar forms to the UAE are traditional dance, music and poetry, although of late other forms of artisitic expression have seen a surge in popularity.*​

*These captions are from Oman, UAE & Arabian Peninsula -- Lonely Planet's travel guide.