Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The city where steely, futuristic buildings rise out of the sand. Fast-paced, constantly expanding and always sophisticated.
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Dubai: sun, sand and shopping, with a bit of added exoticism, all coated in a luxurious finish.
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“Daydreaming Dubai”
Never did the clichéd phrase "eclectic mixture of old and new" more aptly describe a city. A short ride on an abra (open boat, often with very temperamental captains) across Dubai creek illustrates this beautifully. On one side, the fant… Read more...
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Great Experience
I had dinner at the top of the Burj Al Arab and it was the most opulent hotel I have ever seen. You can pay about $50.00 usd just to cross the bridge to see the inside and peek around if you don't want to spend the $$$ to eat at the retaurant. It is worth doing and I highly recommend a visit.
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Thanks! My brother is going on his honeymoon here and this is good information.
Cassandra Lund
- posted 20th January 2011
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