THE chill of the New Year was brought to the UAE by hailstorms on Friday in parts of Sharjah and Dubai as the minimum temperatures dropped to 12*C and heavy showers cooled the northern emirates as predicted on Thursday.
Fireworks near Burj Al Arab in Dubai as the clock struck 12 on Thursday night, heralding year 2010.
MONDAY or Tuesday will be one of two days of the year when the inhabitants in the globe's Northern Hemisphere get sunshine for the shortest period during the day - the day of the Winter Solstice.
The celestial event marks the official start of winter in the Northern Hemisphere as the whole world readies for Christmas and New Year celebrations.
The boundary between the real and the surreal evaporates on mornings. It is as if this person is fishing from a painting. as seen from the Sharjah corniche.
The scenic beauty of a setting sun with the cloudy skies and the reddish horizon offer an unmatched panoramic view.
KOODYATTOM is the oldest existing classical art in the world, recognised by UNESCO as a Human Heritage Art. It was originated much before Kerala's classical art Kathakali and most other theatrical forms in the world. It is considered to be at least 2,000 years old. Kulasekhara Varma Cheraman Perumal, an ancient king of Kerala, was known as the creator of Koodiyattam in the present form.
KATHAKALI's thick make-up has already been recognised by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's thickest make-up.
THE four-day Utsavam 09, an Indian classical treat for Dubai art lovers organised by Thiranottam cultural group, was curtained down with a final perfomance of Kathakali. The multi-event, held at Wellington School in Dubai, was witnessed by hundreds of classical art enthusiasts from all walks of life in Dubai including foreigners and locals.
Three Sharjah fishermen are readying to cast their nets in the hope of a bountiful Piscean catch. They-as the rest of the nation - are also readying to take part in the National Day celebrations on Dec.2 as can be seen by the huge national flags that drape the government buildings in the pictue.
A monumental collection of 21 bronze sculptures symbolising our belonging to the 21st century seen displayed at Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi, observed by visitors. These sculptures are the creation of artist Rachid Khimoune.
The consulate General of India, Dubai in association with Sharjah Chamber of commerce & Industry (SCCI), the Indian Business Professional Council, Sharjah. and the Indian Association Sharjah hosted the first "India-Sharjah Bussinus and Cultural Forum" on Wednesday(18.11.2009) the event began with the inaguration of India's formost artist, MF Husain's painting exhibition, titled "100 years of Indian Cinema" at the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Fighter planes display a large variation of breathtaking formations. leaving colourful impressions in the Dubai sky.
Iran keeper attempts a save against Oman at Asian zone qualifier of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Dubai 2009 at Jumeriah beach.
The ornat decor featured on the roof of the atrium of the Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi makes for a stunning view from down below.
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