{"id":53131,"date":"2021-11-30T22:34:59","date_gmt":"2021-11-30T18:34:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/?p=53131"},"modified":"2021-11-30T22:34:59","modified_gmt":"2021-11-30T18:34:59","slug":"watch-the-uae-from-a-new-perspective-in-national-geographics-latest-documentary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/sponsored\/watch-the-uae-from-a-new-perspective-in-national-geographics-latest-documentary\/","title":{"rendered":"WATCH: The UAE From A New Perspective In National Geographic\u2019s Latest Documentary"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>WATCH: The UAE From A New Perspective In National Geographic\u2019s Latest Documentary<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What do you think of when you think of the Emirates? There are the obvious (and impressive) skyline shots that first come to mind. The diverse group of people from all corners of the world that call the nation home. The mix of modern architecture and rich heritage, new and old traditions. Sand dunes, skyscrapers, and sunshine, oh my!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But what really makes the UAE, the UAE? Or is it, in fact, that unique combination of all these elements that make people move here for a year, and stay for a decade? And for the biggest question: how on earth do you capture that in a film?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, National Geographic has done just that.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>The\u00a0Emirates from Above\u00a0is a 44-minute global documentary that perfectly captures the nation as never seen before \u2013 all from above!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leveraging cutting-edge drone technology, the documentary features the incredible history, diverse culture, stunning architecture, and iconic landmarks that make the UAE, the UAE.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 640px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('video');<\/script><![endif]--><br \/>\n<video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-53131-1\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2021\/11\/22210842\/Expo-Dubai-Post-English-.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2021\/11\/22210842\/Expo-Dubai-Post-English-.mp4\">https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2021\/11\/22210842\/Expo-Dubai-Post-English-.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<div style='clear:both;'><\/div>\n<p><!--infeed--><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Featuring many of the Emirates\u2019 iconic landmarks, the documentary also tells the \u2018untold\u2019 stories of hidden gems across the UAE<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8230;including Dubai Frame, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Camelicious, Mleiha Archaeological Centre, Al Ain Oasis, Qasr Al Hosn, Expo 2020 Dubai, and Sir Bani Yas Island.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joining National Geographic\u2019s well respected (and loved) global \u2018From Above\u2019 series, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span><\/i> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emirates from Above<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0is the first GCC nation to be featured! The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">anticipated special will also air in 33 languages, in 120 countries on National Geographic.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>The important deets:<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Friends in the UAE &#8211; if you\u2019re around this National Day weekend, don\u2019t miss the world premiere of the documentary at Expo 2020 Dubai\u2019s Al Forsan Park! Presented by the USA Pavilion, the special screening event kicks-off at 7pm on December 1 and is open to all Expo ticket holders.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other plans? Not a problem! The Emirates from Above will also air on National Geographic (and free-to-air National Geographic Abu Dhabi in Arabic!) at 10am on December 2, with repeats at 3pm and 9pm. What a way to kick-off the 50th Jubilee!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/l2YWzPphbDnbhuvqU\" width=\"480\" height=\"264\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/filmeditor--halloween-elvira-l2YWzPphbDnbhuvqU\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>BONUS: You might recognize the English narrator as the voice of Scar in Disney\u2019s The Lion King! National Geographic Abu Dhabi viewers will recognize Emirati actor, producer, and TV presenter Saoud Al Kaabi as the Arabic narrator<\/strong><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"WATCH: The UAE From A New Perspective In National Geographic\u2019s Latest Documentary What do you think of when you think of the Emirates? There are the obvious (and impressive) skyline shots that first come to mind. 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There are the obvious (and impressive) skyline shots that first come to mind. The diverse group of people from all corners of the world that call the nation home. The mix of modern architecture and rich heritage, new and old traditions. Sand dunes, skyscrapers, and sunshine, oh my!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But what really makes the UAE, the UAE? Or is it, in fact, that unique combination of all these elements that make people move here for a year, and stay for a decade? And for the biggest question: how on earth do you capture that in a film?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, National Geographic has done just that.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>The\u00a0Emirates from Above\u00a0is a 44-minute global documentary that perfectly captures the nation as never seen before \u2013 all from above!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leveraging cutting-edge drone technology, the documentary features the incredible history, diverse culture, stunning architecture, and iconic landmarks that make the UAE, the UAE.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 900px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-53131-1\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2021\/11\/22210842\/Expo-Dubai-Post-English-.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2021\/11\/22210842\/Expo-Dubai-Post-English-.mp4\">https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2021\/11\/22210842\/Expo-Dubai-Post-English-.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_block","content":"<h2><strong>Featuring many of the Emirates\u2019 iconic landmarks, the documentary also tells the \u2018untold\u2019 stories of hidden gems across the UAE<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8230;including Dubai Frame, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Camelicious, Mleiha Archaeological Centre, Al Ain Oasis, Qasr Al Hosn, Expo 2020 Dubai, and Sir Bani Yas Island.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joining National Geographic\u2019s well respected (and loved) global \u2018From Above\u2019 series, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span><\/i> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emirates from Above<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0is the first GCC nation to be featured! 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