Dubai Today (Photo Essay)

People keep talking about the property bust in Dubai but it was easy for casual visitors like us to overlook. After all, the home of the world’s tallest building, tallest hotel and largest shopping mall has so many amazing attractions.

the atlantis dubai

Atlantis, The Palm has over 1,500 rooms, a water park and a place for visitors to interact with dolphins.

dubai mall

Dubai is still a shopper’s paradise. Here’s a peek inside Dubai Mall, the world’s largest with 1,200 shops.

40th anniversary Dubai

Our visit coincided with the 40th anniversary of the United Arab Emirates.

wild wadi water park dubai

Family attractions, like the Wild Wadi Water Park, abound.

Ski Dubai

Ski Dubai, an indoor winter wonderland is one of a kind.

Burj Al Arab Dubai

The super-luxurious Burj Al Arab hotel, with its incredible design, stands proudly on a man-made island.

dubai creek rolex buildings

Back in the “old town,” a view across the Dubai Creek.

mosque Dubai

christmas tree Dubai

While its population is mostly Arabic, Dubai is home to many different people and cultures.

Madinat Jumeirah Arabian Resort

Madinat Jumeirah Arabian Resort

 

dubai mall ceiling

An opulent ceiling in Dubai Mall

dubai workers

Plenty of hard workers keep Dubai going.

dubai mall aquarium

Visitors check out the huge indoor aquarium inside Dubai Mall.

Burj Khalifa Dubai night

The world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa.

 Have you ever been to Dubai? What did you think of it?

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