6 hauntingly beautiful shots of an empty Abu Dhabi

It’s no longer just the Empty Quarter that’s deserted at night…

We’ve always known Abu Dhabi is a 10 when it comes to looks, but now, with our residents all tucked inside each night, it’s a whole different kind of pretty.

Of course it’s all for an important reason. Movements have been restricted as part of the National Disinfection Programme to help prevent the spread of Covid-19.

Check out some of our favourite snaps from a quiet and contemplative Abu Dhabi…

1. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is even more awe-inspiring when it’s closed

 

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A post shared by Hugo L (@hugo_photog) on Mar 28, 2020 at 7:13am PDT

2. Calm waters ahead: This hypnotic Yas Marina timelapse reminds us that all things are temporary

 

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A post shared by Yas Marina Circuit (@ymcofficial) on Mar 29, 2020 at 10:00pm PDT

3. Starry starry night: No change to the nightly glow-up of the skies over Shuweihat Island

 

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A post shared by Malulein (@malulein_photography) on Mar 21, 2020 at 3:20am PDT

4. There’s a cool serenity to twilight on Emirates Palace’s empty beachfront

 

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A post shared by Emirates Palace (@emiratespalace) on Mar 27, 2020 at 7:01am PDT

5. Will the last one out switch off the lights? Louvre Abu Dhabi goes dark for Earth Hour

 

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A post shared by Louvre Abu Dhabi (@louvreabudhabi) on Mar 28, 2020 at 11:10am PDT

6. And finally, the wonderful reason why the roads are so empty

.@abudhabidmt in partnership with @musanada_ad & @Tadweer_cwm, implement the National Disinfection Programme in #AbuDhabi from 8PM to 6AM,to ensure the safety of the community. This comes within the precautionary and preventive measures to combat the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pic.twitter.com/Ep7QcpO9vP

— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@admediaoffice) March 28, 2020

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