U.A.E.

United Arab Emirates – Dubai, January 2016

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Arabian Resort of Dubai, Jumeirah

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Burj Al Arab, the third tallest hotel in the world. It is on an artificial island.

Burj Al Arab, the third tallest hotel in the world. It is on an artificial island.

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souk (market)

souk (market)

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shopping in a souk

shopping in a souk

From the top of Burj Khalifa

Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world.  I went to the 148th floor, the highest I could go.

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Address Hotel, building that burned December 31, 2015, the day before my visit.

Address Hotel, building that burned December 31, 2015, the day before my visit.

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Ski Dubai

Ski Dubai is a ski resort inside the Mall of the Emirates.  They claim to have 5 slopes, but I could only see two.  It smelled like freon, but it was an interesting.   The resort provided all the equipment, including a jacket, pants, and socks.  Many men skied in their dishdash (traditional clothing) and a long coat.

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Palm Island

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Palm Island from a helicopter

Palm Island from a helicopter

Gold machine at Atlantis

Gold machine at Atlantis

Desert Safari

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sandboarding

sandboarding

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Etcetera

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The World, manmade islands shaped to look like the world.

The World, manmade islands shaped to look like the world.

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