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And an occasional duck into the walkways to escape the burning desert sun
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Sigh, views you can never get tried of
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The mosque actually spots a fusion of different architectures
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namely Arab, Mughal and Moorish architecture.
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No expense were spared in the washing area too, they look fantastic
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between each pillar structure sits a rather neat looking stained glass flower
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The Ablution areas are located in the basement
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Being the 20th century, is accessible by escalators. :P
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The Ablution central drinking fountain
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You need to don slippers to visit the toilets too
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Possibly one of the nicest toilets on our trip!
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Even the toilets are beautifully decorated
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The galleries to the washing areas
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As the sun sets
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The hallways cast real nice shadows from the openings
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Everything seems to line up pretty well here.
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Time to bid farewell to the mosque for now.
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capturing the moment
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And a fantastic sunset!
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All board the boogie bus for our next stop!
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with a ride through the Eastern Corniche
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views of the Mangrove swamps
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Love the calmness of the Corniche
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and passing through some port areas
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Yaz Island!
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which means leaving the city...
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long distance power lines
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with the faint Abu Dhabi skyline in the distance
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Passing by some mangrove areas
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Ferrari world spotted!
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Approaching Yas Island from the freeway
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The Yas Gardens
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Entrance to the circuit
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The Yas Marina Circuit
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and it is also home to...
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the world's fastest hydraulically-launched roller coaster (Formula Rossa)
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Built by Intamin AG, it reaches a top speed of 240kmph
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And connects to the main building via it's station here
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The front entrance to the theme park
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Designed by Benoy Architects, major works are still ongoing
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Once completed it will house 20 full rides, including 2 coasters and a log flume
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The size of the structure is breathtaking
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The building is modelled after the side profile of a Ferrari GT
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Ferrari world, world's largest indoor theme park
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The nearby Yas island hotels
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View of the circuit and Ferrari world from the hotels
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The hotels area all centrally nucleated in a village-like setting
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Now for a visit to the race track!
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Overview inside the Marina Circuit Track
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The spectator grandstand area