Photos: Abu Dhabi looks to reinvent itself

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The Abu Dhabi skyline seen from Heritage Village, a mock-Bedouin village across the Bay.
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Founder of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al-Nahyan ruled the country for more than 30 years.
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The five star Yas Island hotel straddles the city’s Formula 1 racetrack.
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A preview of Abu Dhabi 2030 is on view at Masdar City, a carbon neutral development under construction outside of Abu Dhabi.
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Unlike in Saudi Arabia, women work and drive in Abu Dhabi, although they still wear traditional dress to meetings.
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