The UAE is known for its illuminated buildings, bridges and roads but the below time-lapse shots will take you on a tour of every wonder of the Emirates and might leave you asking for more when the credits roll in.
Here are 5 amazing time-lapse videos of the UAE that will blow your mind:
1. "Destination: Abu Dhabi" by Beno Saradzic (Released in June 2016)
48-year-old Abu Dhabi resident and filmmaker Beno Saradzic made a short film in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Executive Council as part of a wider series that seeks to showcase the evolving face of the city.
2. "Dubai Flow Motion" by Rob Whitworth (Released in January 2015)
With this video, photographer Rob Whitworth took time-lapse to a new level. The three-minute video is taken from a first-person point of view and highlights some of the most famous landmarks in Dubai.
3. "Winter in Dubai" by Teemu Jarvinen (Released in April 2017)
This incredible time-lapse comes from Dubai resident and photographer Teemu Jarvinen, who is of Finnish origin. Released in April 2017, his impressive video captures the changing weather and skyline in Dubai.
4. "Sharjah Timelapse" by Barjeel Art Foundation (Released in September 2014)
In 2014, the Barjeel Art Foundation put out a commissioned time-lapse video showcasing the best of Sharjah, the UAE's cultural capital. The video was created using approximately 18,000 photos.
5. "The Voyage" by Beno Saradzic (Released in June 2015)
Beno Saradzic, Slovenian national, also put together a video in 2015 called 'The Voyage'. It features the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in the capital of the UAE, Abu Dhabi. The black and white, two-and-a-half minute film won the time-lapse category in the annual Spaces of Light competition.