Pictures from Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Here 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.

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.

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

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.

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)

Sheikh Zayed road in the evening

Dubai skyline, dominated by Burj Khalifa.

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.

All images © Juho Ruohola

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