To add to the charm of Al Ain, height limits on new buildings ensure that no skyscrapers blot out the skyline.

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Did she add any feminine charm?

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The curry and rice dishes on sale at the back of the hall add an Indian wedding buffet charm to the proceedings.

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Florence is the regional capital, but other renowned cities and town such as Pisa and its leaning tower or Lucca with its fortress walls add their own particular history and charm.

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