The view from the 124th floor of the Burj Khalifa shows the beauty of Dubai.
VISITING cities in the Middle East was never in my bucket list of travel destinations. Don’t get me wrong but I blame this on my lack of research and unfounded preconceived ideas of these destinations.
My trip to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), however, has changed my perception.
The view from the 124th floor of the Burj Khalifa shows the beauty of Dubai.
Cruise dinners are also popular among tourists.
The majestic looking Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi.
The oldest building in Dubai is Al Fahidi Fort, built in 1787. This building now houses the Dubai Museum. A display of the ancient mode of transportation used for fishing is at the entrance to the museum.
A mannequin display of a traditional goldsmith in the olden days at the Dubai Museum.
A display of a herb and spice shop at the Dubai Museum.
Visitors can hop on a camel to experience this ancient mode of transportation.
The observatory tower at Burj Khalifa provides interesting photo opportunities of the city’s modern landscape.
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi's walls, flooring and pillars are mostly made of the world’s finest marble and ceramic. The base colour of this architecture is ivory white and it looks as stunning or even better as compared to the Taj Mahal in India.
Some Middle Eastern snacks at the Al Wasl Dhow dinner buffet cruise in Dubai.
Burj Khalifa (in the background), the world’s tallest tower, is connected to Dubai Mall which has over 1,200 stores spread across 502,000sq m.
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