Unweaving the Rainbow

Street artists have been encouraged to transform the appearance of Dubai’s 2nd December Street. Participants have painted murals on 16 of the thoroughfare’s buildings as part of Dubai Street Museum, an initiative promoting the emirates’ visual arts and cultural heritage. Photo: Tom Dulat/Getty Images.

Flamingos

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Flamingos gather at the Ras al-Khor wildlife sanctuary. Dubai’s only desert wetland occupies about 2.4 sq miles and comprises mudflats, lagoons, pools and mangroves. Photo: Karim Sahib/AFP/Getty Images.