Photo Gallery: Abu Dhabi City

Photograph by Dave Yoder, National Geographic

Muslim women talk near the Abu Dhabi waterfront.

Photograph by Dave Yoder, National Geographic

A family plays Frisbee in a park along the Corniche, a principal thoroughfare in Abu Dhabi.

Photograph by Dave Yoder, National Geographic

A man jumps to touch flags as part of an exercise course along the Corniche.

Photograph by Dave Yoder, National Geographic

A fountain along the Corniche

Photograph by Dave Yoder, National Geographic

The warm Persian Gulf waters draw swimmers and strollers.

Photograph by Dave Yoder, National Geographic

A visitor to a jewelry store in Abu Dhabi's Marina Mall tries on a gold necklace.

Photograph by Dave Yoder, National Geographic

Shoppers in Marina Mall get a close look at a Ferrari on display.

Photograph by Dave Yoder, National Geographic

Fountains light up the approach to the Emirates Palace Hotel, one of the most expensive hotels ever built.

Photograph by Dave Yoder, National Geographic

Visitors to the Emirates Palace Hotel check out a vending machine that sells only gold.

Photograph by Dave Yoder, National Geographic

A domed ceiling rises over the lobby of the Emirates Palace Hotel.

Photograph by Dave Yoder, National Geographic

A restaurant in downtown Abu Dhabi caters to the local Indian community. Much of the emirate's work force is made up of foreign workers.

Photograph by Dave Yoder, National Geographic

Fruit and vegetable vendors in an Abu Dhabi market

Photograph by Dave Yoder, National Geographic

Date sellers at an Abu Dhabi market

Photograph by Dave Yoder, National Geographic

Dates at a traditional suq in Abu Dhabi

Photograph by Dave Yoder, National Geographic

Dates are a Middle Eastern staple, sold in Abu Dhabi suqs.