People stand in front of vending machines in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Philip Cheung's photo series "Desert Dreams" shows the contrast between modern and traditional life inside the country.
People stand in front of vending machines in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Philip Cheung's photo series "Desert Dreams" shows the contrast between modern and traditional life inside the country.
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A hand-washing station in the emirate of Umm al-Quwain.
A hand-washing station in the emirate of Umm al-Quwain.
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Dinosaur replicas hover over an inactive construction site at the Falcon City of Wonders, on the outskirts of Dubai.
Dinosaur replicas hover over an inactive construction site at the Falcon City of Wonders, on the outskirts of Dubai.
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Despite its desert climate, the UAE is home to the world's largest natural flower garden, aptly named "The Miracle Garden."
Despite its desert climate, the UAE is home to the world's largest natural flower garden, aptly named "The Miracle Garden."
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Security guards huddle in Umm Al-Quwain.
Security guards huddle in Umm Al-Quwain.
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The DuBiotech construction site in Dubai.
The DuBiotech construction site in Dubai.
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A portrait in Dubai of the late founder of the country, Sheikh Zayed.
A portrait in Dubai of the late founder of the country, Sheikh Zayed.
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This covered parking lot in Umm al-Quwain resembles a scorpion.
This covered parking lot in Umm al-Quwain resembles a scorpion.
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Two men walk through a sandstorm in Abu Dhabi.
Two men walk through a sandstorm in Abu Dhabi.
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A laborer relaxes in Dubai.
A laborer relaxes in Dubai.
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Model airplanes are seen at an Air Force recruiting stand in Abu Dhabi.
Model airplanes are seen at an Air Force recruiting stand in Abu Dhabi.
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A man sits at the corniche in Fujairah.
A man sits at the corniche in Fujairah.
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