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Hello From Dubai!
Well, he we are with the iconic Burj Al Arab hotel in the background. When you see this, you know you are in Dubai!
Google Translation Well, he we are with the iconic Burj Al Arab hotel in the background. When you see this, you know you are in Dubai!
Our Arrival
We sailed in late in the day, and the first thing we saw was the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, on the horizon.
Google Translation We sailed in late in the day, and the first thing we saw was the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, on the horizon.
The Seabourn Sojourn
We docked, and got ready for our Dubai adventure
Google Translation We docked, and got ready for our Dubai adventure
Limo Service Extraordinaire
The hotel sent a car and driver to pick us up.
Google Translation The hotel sent a car and driver to pick us up.
Who Likes a Limo?
We do!
Our ship at port
The Dubai Skyline
As we entered the city, it looked very interesting to us to see signs in Arabic, and English, of course.
Google Translation As we entered the city, it looked very interesting to us to see signs in Arabic, and English, of course.
The Burj Khalifa Tower
Burj Khalifa (Arabic: برج خليفة) is a skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and is currently the tallest man-made structure ever built, at 2,717 ft.
Google Translation Burj Khalifa (Arabic: برج خليفة) is a skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and is currently the tallest man-made structure ever built, at 2,717 ft.
The Dubai Skyline
The Dubai Skyline
The Dubai Skyline
Our Hotel: The Burj Al Arab
The Burj Al Arab (Arabic: برج العرب,Tower of the Arabs) is a luxury hotel located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. At 321 m (1,053 ft), it is the second tallest hotel in the world. The Burj Al Arab stands on an artificial island 280 m (920 ft) out from Jumeirah beach, and is connected to the mainland by a private curving bridge. It is an iconic structure whose shape mimics the sail of a ship.
Google Translation The Burj Al Arab (Arabic: برج العرب,Tower of the Arabs) is a luxury hotel located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. At 321 m (1,053 ft), it is the second tallest hotel in the world. The Burj Al Arab stands on an artificial island 280 m (920 ft) out from Jumeirah beach, and is connected to the mainland by a private curving bridge. It is an iconic structure whose shape mimics the sail of a ship.
Dubai Burj Al Arab
Luxury cars, just like in South Beach! The hotel is known for its fleet of white Rolls Royces.
Google Translation Luxury cars, just like in South Beach! The hotel is known for its fleet of white Rolls Royces.
Dubai Burj Al Arab
Dubai Burj Al Arab
Dubai Burj Al Arab
Burj Al Arab
Great use of color everywhere
Google Translation Great use of color everywhere
Burj Al Arab
The dancing fountains
Google Translation The dancing fountains
Burj Al Arab
Look up, look way up!
Google Translation Look up, look way up!
Burj Al Arab
Burj Al Arab
Burj Al Arab
It's a long, long way down
Google Translation It's a long, long way down
Burj Al Arab
Burj Al Arab
Our hotel floor main lobby
Google Translation Our hotel floor main lobby
Burj Al Arab
The glitzy elevators
Google Translation The glitzy elevators
Our Room at The Burj Al Arab
Our Room at The Burj Al Arab
Our Room at The Burj Al Arab
Our Room at The Burj Al Arab
Our Room at The Burj Al Arab
Our Room at The Burj Al Arab
Our Room at The Burj Al Arab
Our Room at The Burj Al Arab
Our Room at The Burj Al Arab
Our Room at The Burj Al Arab
Our Room at The Burj Al Arab
Our Room at The Burj Al Arab
Our Room at The Burj Al Arab
Our Room at The Burj Al Arab
Our Room at The Burj Al Arab
Our Room at The Burj Al Arab
A glamorous staircase leads to the second level of the room
Google Translation A glamorous staircase leads to the second level of the room
Diet Pepsi - Dubai Style
Check out the old-fashioned pull-top tab!
Google Translation Check out the old-fashioned pull-top tab!
Our Room at The Burj Al Arab
Our Room at The Burj Al Arab
Our Room at The Burj Al Arab
Dinner At Al Mahara
We dined at one of the most-famous dining rooms in the world, which sits under an aquarium.
Google Translation We dined at one of the most-famous dining rooms in the world, which sits under an aquarium.
Our Room at The Burj Al Arab
Our room view
Google Translation Our room view
Our Room at The Burj Al Arab
Our view
Google Translation Our view
Panoramic Elevators
Panoramic Elevators
Jumeirah Beach Resorts
Jumeirah Beach Resorts
Jumeirah Beach Resorts
Jumeirah Beach Resorts
Jumeirah Beach Resorts
Jumeirah Beach Resorts
The Local Souk (a Souk is basically a mall)
Western Tourists Everywhere
Don't expect to see a lot of arabs on vacation. Most of what you see are Westerners.
Google Translation Don't expect to see a lot of arabs on vacation. Most of what you see are Westerners.
Jumeirah Beach Resorts
Jumeirah Beach Resorts