Dubai - Part 2
Dubai is considered to be the beating heart of the United Arab Emirates and the business hub of the Middle East. Remnants of its colonial past are evident in older parts of the city while modern buildings, shops and streets show off its contemporary spirit. It's this dual personality that makes Dubai such a fascinating city to discover.
Interesting Facts
Population: 2,106,177 (2013)
Climate: up to 75F inland
Language: Arabic and English
Currency: Emirati dirham (AED)
Ruled by the Al Maktoum family since 1833
Palm Island measuring 2 miles by 2 miles is the world's largest artificial island and can be seen from space.
The Fountain of Burj Khalifa is the most powerful and biggest automated Fountain in the world.
One out of every four cranes in the world is located in Dubai
Burj Khalifa has the most floors in a building in the world (163) as well as the world's highest restaurant on the 122nd floor and the world's highest nightclub on the 144th floor
Dubai Mall is the world's biggest shopping mall with over 1200 shops, an ice rink, an aquarium and a vast cinema.
Locals: Emiratis
A lot of the World's biggest and firsts!!!!
As I said an amazing place...
The Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi
The leaning tower of Abu Dhabi... same amount of lean as the Leaning Tower of Pisa
The national symbol
The Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi
The Hilton Hotel, Abu Dhabi
Lunch at the Hilton behind curtains as it was Ramadan
More development.... five lanes!!
The water slide park in Abu Dhabi
The roller coaster at Ferrari World
A stunning floral display inside the Viceroy Hotel near the Formula 1 track
The track just before it turns and goes under the Hotel and the marina
The Viceroy Hotel
The new Mosque in Dubai
The views from the top of Burj Khalifa
Sunset from the top
The Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Mall
The Dubai Fountain show
Exquisite shops inside the Mall
A Fountain inside the Mall
A beautiful tea shop
Oh and just an aquarium to keep you calm as you shop!
And how about a lollipop???
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