Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai. In the background Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest man-made structure.
A smiley face welcome.......
Burj Al Arab stands on an artificial island.
Heading towards Jumeirah beach, in the background is the luxury hotel Atlantis, The Palm.
Optical illusion - we appear to be headed through the central arch.
Atlantis, The Palm
The Palm Jumeirah Monorail
Cruising through the business district, streets are deserted.
Infrastructure quality is second to none. Etisalat tower in the background.
Every city has one - Egyptian Obelisk.
Dubai Creek
The creek is a significant waterway and plays an important role as a tradelink terminus.
Palm tree phone towers keep to the theme.
Traditional wooden Dhow's line the creek
The wealth of the city is evidenced by the modern architecture ......
The local council offices
River men at work
LG - life's good.
A traditional Abra used to ferry people across Dubai Ck
Departing one of the many Abra Stations along the creek.
A colourful mosaic copola of a Mosque.
Abra station traditional method of transport between Deira and Bur Dubai
Minaret, the building in the forground displays a passive air cooling system of ventilated towers.
An obligatory mueseum visit..
It is located in the Al Fahidi Fort built in 1787 and is the oldest existing building in Dubai.
The Old Souk (or Bur Dubai Souk) is a traditional souk on the soutern side of the creek.
