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Doings in Dubai
In all the excitement of the last month or so of living in Dubai, working and trying to beat the heat, I collected a few photos of various goings-on that I thought I would post just for fun.












The main sites in this blog can be seen in the map. The Burj is just out of to the top of the map. Scroll in to see details.
I went to the Burj Khalifa residences the other day to pick up a patio lounge set we had bought. While waiting for the moving truck, I snapped off a few photos of the Burj Khalifa. I had to take two and photoshop them together - I couldn't fit the full height of the tower in my mobile camera lens.












A few weeks ago, we decided to celebrate our 15th anniversary by going to NOBU at the Atlantis Hotel. The hotel is located at the 'top' of the Palm Island. The arch of the hotel makes a spectacular silhouette.
As you approach the hotel, the last part of the drive takes you through a tunnel and out on to the outer fringe of the Palm. Then, once around the last corner, the arch comes into view.
The grand entrance to the hotel was rather subdued compared to the lavish interior.
From the main foyer of the hotel, you are rewarded with a view of the 'new' Dubai growing around the base of the palm.
The original Atlantis sank beneath the sea. With a three-story high aquarium looming over you, you really get a sense of being at the bottom of the ocean.
Before we left, we realized we were out of gold ingots. The machne only takes cash so we had to find an ATM first.













We have been going to the beach regularly (again). This is along the Dubai Marina, part of which you saw from the Atlantis lobby.
Looking the other way - if you squint (or open the larger photo), you can see the Atlantis off in the distance. We are just a kilometer or so from the base of the Palm.













In other news, we had two street parties, organized by our neighbours and held in front of our next-door neighbour's villa.












The weather is really heating up now that it is June. We are leaving for holidays just in time to avoid looking like this from too much sun.
This is a buzzard I photographed at the Al Ain Zoo. It has not be harmed in the making of this blog.
2 comments

Really nice blog,, amazing photos which themself talk about how Dubai is a wonderful city?

It seems that you have enjoyed yourself so much.
Unfortunately, we didn?t see your pictures.
Wish you happy “cool” holiday.
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