Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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Coordinates : 24.465634, 54.395113 (Open in Google Maps)

Subjects : Abu Dhabi is the capital of the state, part of the United Arab Emirates. The emir of Abu Dhabi is the richest and most powerful of the seven United Arab Emirates and, therefore, is also the president of "confederation". Indeed sits on 9% of world oil reserves and 5% of natural gas reserves. The collection of this data helps us understand why the city is so neat and clean, and why it is developing so much vivace.Non us here in Dubai and the environment is different, less commercial, less open, much more religious and, at least in appearance, soft-spoken, morigerato.Tuttavia no shortage famous skyscrapers (for all the Etihad Towers) and other works truly remarkable, as the new circuit formula uno.Parecchi views lend themselves to great pictures urban, but the place of greatest attraction is certainly the Grand Mosque. I think it is the world's largest (or second), but what is striking is the refined opulence that distinguishes it. Go and see it during the day, with the sun shines reflected by its whiteness candid, but do not miss even after sunset, when a lighting system by oscar the sinks in a fairytale atmosphere hard to describe. For the evening, do not forget the stand, although there are several points on which you can put the machine to have a solid foundation of shooting.

Recommended equipment : The tripod for the unmissable photo evening at the mosque.

Best months : All year. In the summer, very hot.

How to get there : The airport of Abu Dhabi and in Dubai (a few tens of km) are well served by Emirates and, if you want to save money, even by some low cost airlines (eg. The Pegasus).

Visits : The Great Mosque. Free admission, but must adhere to a strict dress code. Provide input dress indossare.Splendido the former royal palace, now converted into a hotel 7 (say seven) stars. Access to the common areas is usually possible, but it's better if you book a lunch or just a cup of tea.

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Sunrise: 05:59, Sunset: 18:52

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