Doors of Al Ain

A tale of the times, the people and their heritage, Doors of Al Ain showcases the quaint doors of old villas photographed by Alex Jeffries with the intention of preserving a tiny slice of Al Ain and the oasis city's culture for posterity. Al Ain is largely untouched by the oil riches that have changed the landscape of other cities in the region; there are no skyscrapers or ten-lane highways. The tallest buildings across the skyline of Al Ain are the mosque minarets. Jeffries tells the tales whispered through the aging Al Ain architecture that is on the verge of extinction. Through his photographs, Doors of Al Ain becomes a beautiful time capsule of the oasis city and the UAE's legacy.