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June 2025

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A rocky mountain landscape at the Al Dahir trail in Fujairah, UAE. Jagged peaks rise in the background, their surfaces illuminated by soft sunlight. A shallow stream reflects the sky, winding through the rugged terrain, with patches of dry grass and shrubs scattered along the path.
Towering rocky mountains at the Al Dahir trail in Fujairah, UAE, with golden sunlight casting sharp contrasts on their rugged surfaces. Clusters of dry grass and a single green tree add life to the arid landscape. Mustafa, from Fujairah Adventures, stands smiling in front of rocky desert mountains and palm trees, under a clear blue sky. We met him at the end of our hike and talked about our shared love of classic cameras. A single tree grows from rocky ground, its branches casting a dark shadow against the sunlit mountainside. A narrow, dry wadi snakes between steep rock faces, with golden light catching the upper mountain ridges in the background. My cousin Nikhil standing on a rocky path with a shaded tree and rugged cliffside behind him. A lush green tree, full with dense foliage, stands out against the surrounding rocky desert landscape and bare mountain slopes.
Nikhil and Ansh navigate the rocky terrain of the Al Dahir trail, stepping carefully along uneven stone surfaces. The mountains rise steeply around them, with sunlight casting deep shadows across the rugged path. A small tree with a wide, wind-swept canopy grows low to the ground among desert rocks and sparse vegetation. Ansh crouches down to touch the surface of a small water pool nestled among the rocks.
Two hikers navigate the rocky terrain of the Al Dahir trail, stepping carefully along uneven stone surfaces. The mountains rise steeply around them, with sunlight casting deep shadows across the rugged path.
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Ras Al Khaimah ↓

February 2025

A weathered stone statue of a woman draped in flowing robes...
A woman with dark red-streaked hair sits in a garden...
A modern architectural space bathed in warm sunlight, featuring a minimalist white building with clean geometric lines. A shaded walkway in the foreground frames lush greenery and sculptures, blending nature with contemporary design.
A potter’s hands shape a spinning clay vessel on a pottery wheel, the wet clay glistening under soft lighting. Nearby, a bowl of water and a wooden tool rest on a white table, hinting at the careful process of creation. A worn-out residential building with peeling paint and exposed concrete stands above a pile of discarded construction debris, including broken planters, tangled wires, and traffic cones draped over a red tarp. In the background, a quiet street with parked cars and pedestrians contrasts with the chaotic scene below.
A bearded man in a maroon hoodie stands against a white wall covered in climbing bougainvillea, its vivid red flowers framing him. He gazes at the camera with a calm yet introspective expression. A modern white villa with wooden accents sits along a waterfront, surrounded by lush greenery and tall palm trees. A manicured lawn slopes toward a decorative fence that separates the property from the calm sea, with distant city lights glowing on the horizon. A woman in a deep blue top stands in front of a dimly lit construction site, covering her face with both hands. She carries a white tote bag adorned with a small watermelon pin, a symbol of solidarity with Palestine. Behind her, scaffolding, wooden planks, and a parked loader frame the unfinished space.
A close-up of pink oleander flowers in full bloom, their petals soft and delicate against a lush green backdrop. Maria Sakkari, in a bright red outfit, serves during a match at the 2025 Dubai Tennis Open. The crowd watches from the stands as the player moves with precision under the stadium lights.
A small group of people, including children and adults, sit and play against the vast backdrop of a translucent, industrial-style wall. The open, empty plaza surrounding them emphasizes a sense of scale and space.
Lone tree with dense, dark green foliage stands in front of an old, weathered building with wooden doors and shuttered windows. The late afternoon sunlight casts long shadows across the textured façade and cobbled street, creating a warm, nostalgic atmosphere. Serene beach scene at dusk with people strolling along the sand and sitting by the water. In the background, palm trees and parked cars line the shore, while the Dubai skyline, dominated by the towering Burj Khalifa, rises against a soft pastel sky.
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