Pictures from Dubai, United Arab EmiratesHere are some selected travel photos from my trip to Dubai. All images © Juho Ruohola. You can see better resolution photos (and their location on map) at my Panoramio page: http://www.panoramio.com/user/273828. |
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Burj Dubai / Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world at 828 meters. Here the tower is seen in December 2009, when it was not yet opened. |
The newly opened, modern Dubai metro system. Detail from a metro station. |
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Burj Al Arab, second tallest hotel in the world (321 meters) and "the only 7 star hotel in the world", located at Jumeirah beach on it's own artificial island. |
Madinat Jumeirah resort in Dubai; shopping, restaurants and hotel. Luxury with a feel of traditional environment |
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Dubai Fountain, Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa as seen from Neos sky bar at The Address hotel, at the height of about 300 meters. |
The newly opened, modern Dubai metro system. |
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Emirates Towers, along with Burj Al Arab one of the most famous landmarks of Dubai. |
Sheikh Zayed road in morning light (as seen from Four Points by Sheraton hotel) |
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Sheikh Zayed road in the evening |
Dubai skyline, dominated by Burj Khalifa. |
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Taxi on Sheikh Zayed road. Taxis are everywhere, they're efficient and cheap way to get around in Dubai. |
Buildings in the old part of Dubai, Bastakiya. |
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All images © Juho Ruohola If you are interested in building cities, you can give a try at my simple city-building simulation City of Rauma - the game =) | ||