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14-Nov-2014

Al Yamamah Garden

Al Yamamah Garden must be one of, if not the, largest parks in the Diplomatic Quarter. Tim and Sahraa come here often, but I had never set foot inside it until today. I was floored at its sheer size – and at the number of fountains it has – we counted 14! There are five fountains in view here, and there were two behind me. Another long area intersects with the end of this one and goes off to the right, where there are an equal number of fountains. In addition to the arcaded sections, there is a huge lawn with trees and then an enormous area with kids’ play equipment. Tim says this park is never empty, and indeed we saw several couples walking around here and a number of families having a picnic in the grassy area.

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Pierre11-May-2016 22:53
De magnifiques aménagements, une très jolie mise en valeur de ce jardin! V
Theo Bögels16-Nov-2014 08:36
Wonderful light. V
Julie Oldfield15-Nov-2014 16:02
Great light and composition. It looks like a lovely place to relax.
larose forest photos15-Nov-2014 04:29
It is very formal and yet very beautiful with all the fountains and greenery. There must be a team of people taking care of it. V
Gill Kopy15-Nov-2014 01:34
So beautiful - hard to believe this is in the middle of a desert. Love your shot V
Martin Lamoon14-Nov-2014 21:29
Wonderful.
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globalgadabout14-Nov-2014 16:42
an enticing scene...the DQ seem to offer many comforts..
joseantonio14-Nov-2014 16:31
Another great oasis in the middle of the city.V
Mairéad14-Nov-2014 16:18
This is beautiful - a real oasis. I'm not surprised it's popular and I'm sure that now you've discovered it, it will be another location for you to get some excellent photos like this one.
I like you're symmetrical composition,and the play of light and shade.V
Gerard Koehl14-Nov-2014 16:03
Ce jardin est magnifique et bien mis en valeur. V
danad14-Nov-2014 15:29
Superb perspective and pale ochre and green colors harmony. V.
Jim Coffman14-Nov-2014 14:30
Such a lovely garden area! What a nice place to go and take a break. Well captured,Helen...