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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a union of seven sovereign sheikhdoms, formed when the British withdrew from the Gulf in 1971. It boasts mountains, beaches, deserts, oases, camel racing, markets and the renowned duty-free shopping of dazzling Dubai - all packed into a relatively small area.

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Abu Dhabi
Dubai
Sharjah
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Grecian-style swimming pool on roof of Crowne Plaza Hotel, Abu Dhabi  Taxi, stopping for no reason, in Deira district, Dubai  Fish: one of UAE's biggest exports, after, of course, petroleum  
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