Wednesday, 23 September 2015

Dubai Walks, even if it is 40C...

Camera in hand, here I go;

The Barjeel Guest House, On the Creek
The mist shown in my photo shows how humid it is
Great Staff, Good Food, Wonderful views

The watch Tower dates back to the beginning of Dubai
Wind Towers, important before a/c, to
keep the air flowing



Walls in the homes and the school were
built using coral and sand

Original Door leading to this Heritage House










Visiting the Museums is a great way to learn about Old Dubai

Lock on my door



Alleys are quiet in the mornings before opening time



Shopping from around the world
It is fun to go for a walk and not buy anything..




Dubai has hidden culture...  Wonderful colour


Saturday, 19 September 2015

Dubai New and Old


Dubai is such a contrast of New and Old.  The creek is close to the Old Souq is alive with activity.

"Together" 4.25 m.  Clad in a flowing white dish-dasha, the male figure has been sculpted in Carrara marble from Italy, while the kandoora-clad female sculpture is made of black granite from Sweden.
As I meet tourists on my walk, I ask where they were going; answer the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall.
Each time of day the building shows its beauty

Dancing Waters, Dubai Mall
Soon to be "Dubai Eye"
Burj Khalifa
Souq




Cayan Tower or Infinity Tower in the Marina is incredible; 73 stories


Golden Horses Lead the Way to the Qasr 5 Star Hotel


New Dubai is still growing..


Old Dubai has so much to see