Monday, July 30, 2018

Jumeirah Beach

In Dubai, Jumeira Beach provides stretches of soft white sand.

The luxurious Burj Al Arab hotel whose shape is designed to resemble the sail of a ship.

Food trucks along the beach with the Burj Khalifa in the distance.

Friday, July 27, 2018

Burj Khalifa

At over 828 metres (2,716.5 feet) and more than 160 stories, Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates holds the following records:

  • Tallest building in the world
  • Tallest free-standing structure in the world
  • Highest number of stories in the world
  • Highest occupied floor in the world
  • Highest outdoor observation deck in the world
  • Elevator with the longest travel distance in the world
  • Tallest service elevator in the world

View from the outdoor observation deck overlooking the ever-growing skyline.

Sunday, July 22, 2018

Bur Dubai

Crossing the Dubai Creek by abra (water taxi) between Deira and Bur Dubai.

The Dubai Textile Souk (also known as the Old Textile Souk) is a traditional souq (market) of textile products located in Dubai's historic Bur Dubai neighbourhood.

Dubai Spice Souk or the Old Souk is a traditional market in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Spice Souk is located in eastern Dubai, in Deira and is adjacent to the Dubai Gold Souk.

Refreshments