The square's inhabitants: some appear alone, looking straight into the camera, while others are interacting with their friends. Their faces and activities defy the stereotypical narrative of workers in the Gulf. A much more complex and nuanced picture emerges. Image created by Yasser Elsheshtawy for his Winter 2013-2014 FIND Fellowship project “Terrain Vague: Interstitial Spaces Inside Abu Dhabi’s Central Area”