Qutb Minar, Delhi, India

The Qutb Minar is the tallest brick minaret in the world and forms a part of the Qutb complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Delhi, India.

The iron pillar of Delhi is famous for the rust-resistant composition of the metals used in its construction. The pillar weighs over 6,000 kg (13,000 lb). A fence was erected around the pillar in 1997 in response to damage caused by visitors. There is a popular tradition that it was considered good luck if one could stand with one's back to the pillar and make one's hands meet behind it. The practice led to significant wear and visible discoloration on the lower portion of the pillar

Camel Safari

Desert camel safari in Dubai and an Emirati dinner at a Bedouin-style camp.

 

Interwoven in Dubai’s cultural fabric, falconry has always been a vital part of desert life, from being used in hunting to evolving into a regal sport.

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.

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.

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

Horseshoe Bend, Arizona

Horseshoe Bend is a horseshoe-shaped incised meander of the Colorado River located near the town of Page, Arizona, in the United States.

The overlook is 4,200 feet (1,300 m) above sea level, and the Colorado River is at 3,200 feet (980 m) above sea level, making it a 1,000-foot (300 m) drop.

Antelope Canyon

Antelope Canyon is a slot canyon in the American Southwest. It is located on Navajo land east of Page, Arizona.

Antelope Canyon was formed by erosion of Navajo Sandstone, primarily due to flash flooding and secondarily due to other sub-aerial processes. Rainwater, especially during monsoon season, runs into the extensive basin above the slot canyon sections, picking up speed and sand as it rushes into the narrow passageways. Over time the passageways eroded away, making the corridors deeper and smoothing hard edges in such a way as to form characteristic 'flowing' shapes in the rock.

Flooding in the canyon still occurs. A flood occurred on October 30, 2006, that lasted 36 hours, and caused the Tribal Park Authorities to close Lower Antelope Canyon for five months.

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