hkskyline
Active Member
Dubai is a cheap free flight redemption from Hong Kong, although it is a bit misleading with a huge tax and surcharge slapped on top. Winter is the best time to visit, with mornings and evenings being cool enough to wear a light jacket. The sun never seems to be covered up, and the blue skies were a welcome sight for photo-taking.
1. Dubai is a land of new skyscrapers. Sheikh Zayed Road is quite a sight, with tall buildings lined on both sides but the density tapers off quite dramatically just a few blocks out.
3. The local architectural style is quite unique and distinct.
4. So the hunt starts for lots of skyline shots from various different angles.
5. Burj al Arab offers the best view because it is higher than the rest, although the metro ride out towards Jebel Ali offers quite a surprise as well.
6. Dubai also has traditional stuff to see, contrary to popular opinion. A few buildings have been renovated and are now museums showcasing life before oil, including designs that maximized wind intake to cool down the structure during the scorching months.
8. Being next to the sea, Dubai also has no shortage of seafood. I even spotted a few sharks being put on sale.
9. Any visit to Dubai must include Burj Khalifa. It is just way too tall. Too bad the observation deck is only half way up. I was lucky to snatch up an online reservation which was originally all booked out, saving 300 dirham for an on-the-spot ticket.
10. Southwards - The city tapers off into desert quite quickly. Dubai is a fairly linear city stretching along the coast from east to west.
17. Eastwards - The linear skyline along Sheikh Zayed Road becomes very clear. With the sun behind me, the lighting was perfect.
27. Northwards - The observation deck is located on the 124th floor of the building, which is still some distance from the top. Surprisingly, the outdoor deck was not windy at all, and it didn't seem that high above the ground after all.
30. The reclaimed islands of The World lie just off the coast.
32. Westwards - Another cluster of new skyscrapers is under construction.
36. Near the elevator, a gold bar ATM awaits to be used.
37. Heritage House is a restored 19th century structure fully-furnished to depict traditional life in Dubai.
52. The fish, vegetable, and meat markets are centralized under one roof. Plenty of shoppers were inside buying their day's groceries.
57. The fish market is an incredibly chaotic place. Although vendors can choose to showcase their catch in large, white boxes, some have chosen the traditional way of laying their goods on the ground.
The full set : http://www.globalphotos.org/dubai.htm
1. Dubai is a land of new skyscrapers. Sheikh Zayed Road is quite a sight, with tall buildings lined on both sides but the density tapers off quite dramatically just a few blocks out.
3. The local architectural style is quite unique and distinct.
4. So the hunt starts for lots of skyline shots from various different angles.
5. Burj al Arab offers the best view because it is higher than the rest, although the metro ride out towards Jebel Ali offers quite a surprise as well.
6. Dubai also has traditional stuff to see, contrary to popular opinion. A few buildings have been renovated and are now museums showcasing life before oil, including designs that maximized wind intake to cool down the structure during the scorching months.
8. Being next to the sea, Dubai also has no shortage of seafood. I even spotted a few sharks being put on sale.
9. Any visit to Dubai must include Burj Khalifa. It is just way too tall. Too bad the observation deck is only half way up. I was lucky to snatch up an online reservation which was originally all booked out, saving 300 dirham for an on-the-spot ticket.
10. Southwards - The city tapers off into desert quite quickly. Dubai is a fairly linear city stretching along the coast from east to west.
17. Eastwards - The linear skyline along Sheikh Zayed Road becomes very clear. With the sun behind me, the lighting was perfect.
27. Northwards - The observation deck is located on the 124th floor of the building, which is still some distance from the top. Surprisingly, the outdoor deck was not windy at all, and it didn't seem that high above the ground after all.
30. The reclaimed islands of The World lie just off the coast.
32. Westwards - Another cluster of new skyscrapers is under construction.
36. Near the elevator, a gold bar ATM awaits to be used.
37. Heritage House is a restored 19th century structure fully-furnished to depict traditional life in Dubai.
52. The fish, vegetable, and meat markets are centralized under one roof. Plenty of shoppers were inside buying their day's groceries.
57. The fish market is an incredibly chaotic place. Although vendors can choose to showcase their catch in large, white boxes, some have chosen the traditional way of laying their goods on the ground.
The full set : http://www.globalphotos.org/dubai.htm
