Falconry is close to the hearts of Emiratis and their Gulf neighbours. Leslie Pableo for The National
The lush palm groves of the Al Ain Oasis form part of the country's only Unesco World Heritage site. Pawan Singh / The National
The site is spread of over multiple locations including Hafit, Hili, Bidaa Bint Saud and the Oases Areas. In addition to the sites, the UAE's date palm culture and associated traditions were added to the Unesco Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2019. Victor Besa / The National
The historic falaj irrigation system is regarded as a marvel of early engineering. It allowed Emirati farmers to grow produce in the toughest of conditions. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The Jebel Hafeet tombs in rural Al Ain also attract great interest from visitors and academics. Courtesy: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Within Hili Archaeological park is an ancient tomb built centuries ago. Lee Hoagland / The National
The Ayyala dance is performed at Qasr al Hosn Festival 2015. Silvia Razgova / The National
A Razfa performance as part of the celebrations of UAE's 44th National Day at Heritage Village. Reem Mohammed / The National
Al Taghrooda is one of the seven cultural Emirati practices recognised by Unesco. Delores Johnson / The National
Al Sadu is a traditional form of weaving and is also recognised by Unesco. Delores Johnson / The National
Gahwa coffee is prepared over an open fire in the grounds of Qasr Al Hosn fort on the opening day of the Qasr Al Hosn Festival 2015. Courtesy: Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
Falconry is close to the hearts of Emiratis and their Gulf neighbours. Leslie Pableo for The National
The lush palm groves of the Al Ain Oasis form part of the country's only Unesco World Heritage site. Pawan Singh / The National
The site is spread of over multiple locations including Hafit, Hili, Bidaa Bint Saud and the Oases Areas. In addition to the sites, the UAE's date palm culture and associated traditions were added to the Unesco Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2019. Victor Besa / The National
The historic falaj irrigation system is regarded as a marvel of early engineering. It allowed Emirati farmers to grow produce in the toughest of conditions. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The Jebel Hafeet tombs in rural Al Ain also attract great interest from visitors and academics. Courtesy: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Within Hili Archaeological park is an ancient tomb built centuries ago. Lee Hoagland / The National
The Ayyala dance is performed at Qasr al Hosn Festival 2015. Silvia Razgova / The National
A Razfa performance as part of the celebrations of UAE's 44th National Day at Heritage Village. Reem Mohammed / The National
Al Taghrooda is one of the seven cultural Emirati practices recognised by Unesco. Delores Johnson / The National
Al Sadu is a traditional form of weaving and is also recognised by Unesco. Delores Johnson / The National
Gahwa coffee is prepared over an open fire in the grounds of Qasr Al Hosn fort on the opening day of the Qasr Al Hosn Festival 2015. Courtesy: Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
Falconry is close to the hearts of Emiratis and their Gulf neighbours. Leslie Pableo for The National
