Dubai
Evening water works show at the Dubai Mall. Burj Khalifa in the background.
Even at the 124th floor of the Burj Khalifa there are still many more to go to the very top.
A very, very expensive ticket to ride to the 124th floor observation deck of the Burj Khalifa.
Me with Burj Khalifa in the background.
Dubai from the top of the world, aka Burj Khalifa. As an aside, Dubai may be the most culturally diverse place I have been in recent memory.
Reflecting on the world (sorry, I cannot resist the caption).
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Water area outside of the Dubai Mall.
Yas Marina Hotel, Abu Dhabi
Temperature control panels cover the entire building. Every panel is shaped differently and rotates to track the sun to help provide optimal cooling.
Yas Marina Hotel, Abu Dhabi
Yas Marina Hotel, Abu Dhabi
View of Moon over Marina area of Dubai.
Dubai's new metro system (some 72 kilometers completed in six years) running along the main highway in the Marina area.
From bridge overlooking canal in Marina area of Dubai.
In my simple mind the clouds remind me of the first letter in Arabic script for salaam.
Clouds over Dubai.
Running to prayer.
Orient Guest House in the restored historic center of Dubai.
Historic part of Dubai
Nighttime picnic at the beach
Walk along New Dubai's boulevard
