tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320714502024-03-07T09:45:12.827+00:00Dubai City PhotoPhotos of Dubai that I have taken on my various holidays there. It's a great place to visit, for sun, sea, sand & of course shopping. These photos are copyright. So please ask nicely if you wish to use them.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349828855153546542noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32071450.post-86741699048128250632009-08-23T20:49:00.004+00:002009-08-23T21:03:07.898+00:00Easy Rider<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL2a50i8pksiliBRNNGjTjRJTpGjCXYvhmWZXgA9lPSjr3YqvLQgVtJQN0IzSGWEgH_XaWUDRNTtZ2kIWtD91VcWX9qPrfo-QnUuXtBFI-oHerNFtZ6ATtCs1Wm4h8UUe_xLslig/s1600-h/P1070657.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL2a50i8pksiliBRNNGjTjRJTpGjCXYvhmWZXgA9lPSjr3YqvLQgVtJQN0IzSGWEgH_XaWUDRNTtZ2kIWtD91VcWX9qPrfo-QnUuXtBFI-oHerNFtZ6ATtCs1Wm4h8UUe_xLslig/s400/P1070657.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373265494985790898" /></a><br />To promote one of the restaurants down by the Marina, the owner has placed this unusual motorbike on display. I was so interested in taking a photo of the bike, that I forgot to look for the name of the restaurant. I think it's a case of a missed opportunity.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349828855153546542noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32071450.post-180167419572386442009-08-17T22:22:00.003+00:002009-08-17T22:34:27.178+00:00Fingers To The Sky<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrtodK60FNPb9XfsawZBc96U2cp0CshgmeyKTPmVN3smd0h-sri6uhhY0LTO7Zklgtnsu5-pJ96eL2SNVzxF1InOL3ueeb0Jr0qxiYInq85FQzQHtVi_H5IfnZ2rYF2eJDiW6gmA/s1600-h/P1070428.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrtodK60FNPb9XfsawZBc96U2cp0CshgmeyKTPmVN3smd0h-sri6uhhY0LTO7Zklgtnsu5-pJ96eL2SNVzxF1InOL3ueeb0Jr0qxiYInq85FQzQHtVi_H5IfnZ2rYF2eJDiW6gmA/s400/P1070428.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371063237797059746" /></a><br />Here's an aerial view of the Marina, taken from the 52nd floor of the Harbour Hotel. All those prized yachts waiting to be taken out for a spin on the open sea, while cars whizzing past on the highway.<br />The problem with taking photos through windows is that you also take any marks or spots on the glass. Being so high up, it would take a very brave window cleaner to work that high. Perhaps they could use a hose on a helicopter instead.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349828855153546542noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32071450.post-11444367921444858802009-08-16T21:20:00.003+00:002009-08-16T21:25:20.741+00:00Looking Back To The Future<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3UfOMgb5DSg_AlUvWXJRWJZOpQOrTb_DN_OI67xuReN7aIoem_Hmy-ilp21VrhbcfDz_tpwJX9NNYCLQykZsAwianaCd_7IAagOiYoyFQe3lGA3llZa450c0SZXbyYCpu2xPwCg/s1600-h/P1070666.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3UfOMgb5DSg_AlUvWXJRWJZOpQOrTb_DN_OI67xuReN7aIoem_Hmy-ilp21VrhbcfDz_tpwJX9NNYCLQykZsAwianaCd_7IAagOiYoyFQe3lGA3llZa450c0SZXbyYCpu2xPwCg/s400/P1070666.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370675587128568610" /></a><br />I was a little disappointed that the new monorail wasn't finished and was taking passengers, as I was looking forward to having a ride from one end of Dubai to the other. It looks quite a good route and is bound to be a tourist attraction. I just hope the windows aren't too tinted, as it would spoil the photographic element. The stations look so futuristic. Like they belong in Bladerunner or Logan's Run.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349828855153546542noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32071450.post-48724873113061477012009-08-15T20:30:00.003+00:002009-08-15T20:40:17.255+00:00All The World Is Blue<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuQ0abw3VtXdk5w5SnLzm_mb80C8MXyS8j0tlbfzjkb7pq-mAdMBvW3Xz-4HuzuyWqThn1qaih_0Xd04at91bZZs7bYq-f8mYVNYrBlla79TZYIlub_JrcTmG3FmHHEJC612kHkA/s1600-h/P1070729.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuQ0abw3VtXdk5w5SnLzm_mb80C8MXyS8j0tlbfzjkb7pq-mAdMBvW3Xz-4HuzuyWqThn1qaih_0Xd04at91bZZs7bYq-f8mYVNYrBlla79TZYIlub_JrcTmG3FmHHEJC612kHkA/s400/P1070729.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370292756090163218" /></a><br />Most people know that Dubai is expanding at a great rate of knots. And here are some of the many hundreds of workers from the Indian sub-continent that are making it happen. One has to feel sorry for them, as they are basically treated as slave labour. Working long hours in the searing heat, for very little pay, and living in squalor in camps far from the glistening city. They can't leave because their employers hold their passports. It's one of the sadder sides to Dubai's success, and one that does trouble me a great deal. Unfortunately I think there is very little anyone can do to help them.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349828855153546542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32071450.post-59204578017216905312009-07-15T21:48:00.003+00:002009-07-15T21:58:51.963+00:00Skytrain<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTDdRJTT0Hx3GYoSvm6rhmzSn-kHlxPlW3q6-OWnukKaV9sNjlzJJxNEOzNqPJ-bLFrZ5OdzrqGtygMVXukolKTokYHwDs6AIMqjnodwyiUzSY0KoP9f2GcBfGf9p0tdjwGN0kkQ/s1600-h/FotoSketcher+-+P1020838.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 302px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTDdRJTT0Hx3GYoSvm6rhmzSn-kHlxPlW3q6-OWnukKaV9sNjlzJJxNEOzNqPJ-bLFrZ5OdzrqGtygMVXukolKTokYHwDs6AIMqjnodwyiUzSY0KoP9f2GcBfGf9p0tdjwGN0kkQ/s400/FotoSketcher+-+P1020838.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358809525319843938" /></a><br />This is a photo of the new monorail that is currently under construction across Dubai. I wonder what the same scene looks like now? I'm looking forward to finding out and having a ride on the Palm Island section, which is now up and running. When it is finished, it should help the huge traffic jams that seem to be a constant feature of the city.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349828855153546542noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32071450.post-79864071194631130472009-07-14T22:09:00.003+00:002009-07-14T22:14:33.660+00:00I Should Be So Lucky<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjISnAoTGu9RSsUqAoCRZcd4hrwEl8KUQ9nXFkdv-MaHoDTBf6hVIAJ_G1TejMMQzwiPsq_vBfot-mYKx6xnxc6Xj-br5RbByvecuov7yV3aCGN96To0TBzuf4kXgms8WZCm-wq3g/s1600-h/P1020818.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 270px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjISnAoTGu9RSsUqAoCRZcd4hrwEl8KUQ9nXFkdv-MaHoDTBf6hVIAJ_G1TejMMQzwiPsq_vBfot-mYKx6xnxc6Xj-br5RbByvecuov7yV3aCGN96To0TBzuf4kXgms8WZCm-wq3g/s400/P1020818.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358442369616728690" /></a><br />Last time we were in Dubai, Gail and I were a bit sad as our holiday would be coming to an end, just a couple of days before Kylie was due to play a concert. We had the opportunity of seeing Queen. But it wouldn't be the same without Freddie.<br /><br />I wonder what band will be playing when we are there?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349828855153546542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32071450.post-47147450980323281712009-07-13T22:37:00.002+00:002009-07-13T22:44:04.497+00:00The Countdown Has Begun<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7jGsaWFbkazeQlPdERQHX6pqRRBhyphenhyphensz5WoCEUpXyre8jqjoqOCXxL4rsUuA62IQUQZ_5d8Z-PRCb3-Ltn2ZbNCi40Eszur3ovTx0_oSYa_XZlgNInwvIxKgcNKrCNibdeBE9yCQ/s1600-h/P1020897.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7jGsaWFbkazeQlPdERQHX6pqRRBhyphenhyphensz5WoCEUpXyre8jqjoqOCXxL4rsUuA62IQUQZ_5d8Z-PRCb3-Ltn2ZbNCi40Eszur3ovTx0_oSYa_XZlgNInwvIxKgcNKrCNibdeBE9yCQ/s400/P1020897.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358079029562726418" /></a><br />Next Friday (24th) Gail and I fly off to Dubai for a well deserved break. We thought about trying some other countries, but as we like the UAE so much, we just had to go back. This time though, we'll be staying in one of the hotels in the new marina. We normally reside near the creek, but I found this bargain. One we just had to try. As we'll be nearer the beach, we'll be able to explore that area for a change. We might even go and see what Jebel Ali has to offer.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349828855153546542noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32071450.post-41103318216603844032008-08-17T14:48:00.002+00:002008-08-17T15:04:04.218+00:00Toys Are Us<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSopBEETD5sGkFx0-s2Kvtb2rvs3jETBDtE2d0V2K9zMkPRABNC5MoYa6tpBC2DjS8FNhr6ipGAFar_T9G1E7zQfykITJ98cRozhLUEUJN7IfswtiIqg5MJELclnzH6klB5bnCjw/s1600-h/P1000179.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSopBEETD5sGkFx0-s2Kvtb2rvs3jETBDtE2d0V2K9zMkPRABNC5MoYa6tpBC2DjS8FNhr6ipGAFar_T9G1E7zQfykITJ98cRozhLUEUJN7IfswtiIqg5MJELclnzH6klB5bnCjw/s400/P1000179.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235502399226641810" /></a><br />I think this Hummer is a bit too big to pull this little wooden trailer, even if it is packed with toys for children to play with. This display was at the Mercato Centre.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349828855153546542noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32071450.post-41998839826638479042008-02-13T13:52:00.002+00:002008-12-11T02:00:19.027+00:00Trickcyclist<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgbJ0jYiy6jVj9N2J7c45RqIp2Znxr6SoUGx8QOoaHpChm9L5NLkPDQp7q7q41rfT7VWy3gGGyi6hw9iMDcqnw9WzfsMYo8RkGPX1T713dflmWp_GxHUzUsWDX6hTZl5smNJsW7g/s1600-h/P1000111.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgbJ0jYiy6jVj9N2J7c45RqIp2Znxr6SoUGx8QOoaHpChm9L5NLkPDQp7q7q41rfT7VWy3gGGyi6hw9iMDcqnw9WzfsMYo8RkGPX1T713dflmWp_GxHUzUsWDX6hTZl5smNJsW7g/s400/P1000111.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166463463131180722" /></a><br />Besides the acrobats, as shown yesterday, Wafi City was also entertaining the shoppers with this trick cyclist. He was very good and did some quite amazing things on his unicycle.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349828855153546542noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32071450.post-66786468991336981702008-02-12T23:13:00.000+00:002008-12-11T02:00:19.346+00:00Legs Eleven<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih7PsoD_2FyBuwdCTtPhJeyLwk4yY24AKkCGmW0PESh_ftuQWfXtshAl-_PnI6Eh2ZsI4mOr1Aiq2B2gAfd9lyCBQ7dj46xnbFVzjNF3PJeAbrVycN7oQozGmXAsJd5RgBR9Ds_g/s1600-h/P1000117.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih7PsoD_2FyBuwdCTtPhJeyLwk4yY24AKkCGmW0PESh_ftuQWfXtshAl-_PnI6Eh2ZsI4mOr1Aiq2B2gAfd9lyCBQ7dj46xnbFVzjNF3PJeAbrVycN7oQozGmXAsJd5RgBR9Ds_g/s400/P1000117.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166237045340237474" /></a><br />A bingo reference here for these acrobats, doing a demonstration for shoppers at Wafi City. They attracted quite a crowd, who applauded politely during the show. The main aim was to give a diversion during shopping, as they were part of the shopping festival.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349828855153546542noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32071450.post-61992282949006779752008-02-11T14:35:00.000+00:002008-12-11T02:00:19.514+00:00The Sky's The Limit<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNN7QH5RxWdpi4-zArmtbSv5lvgMiwV2pwjHXU9xf97tra0yVi346Ho-nmhNi6VUn_Sya4KD20a8YtDtSZGSLVZLeyNw5oDLEiXm4_jz7SLFoeIcsBL7EQEt85Q263nX6lmBAk5g/s1600-h/P1000134.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNN7QH5RxWdpi4-zArmtbSv5lvgMiwV2pwjHXU9xf97tra0yVi346Ho-nmhNi6VUn_Sya4KD20a8YtDtSZGSLVZLeyNw5oDLEiXm4_jz7SLFoeIcsBL7EQEt85Q263nX6lmBAk5g/s400/P1000134.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5165733052402888322" /></a><br />Besides all the new hotels, apartment blocks and offices that are being constructed around Dubai, a new monorail route is currently underway. It's a huge project and almost every road is affected in one way or another. I understand it is going to go both overground and underground & that the trains will be driverless. Should be good when its finished.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349828855153546542noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32071450.post-76501271277955728442008-02-10T18:06:00.000+00:002008-12-11T02:00:19.779+00:00What Price Vanity?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQT2Fa7BUx-FauimAR2JE8rKdzWkrhkiDqkLPz4U5d04TXLOmVGf6zG4Li7vxJDGE3jv2GjvvWf9NFz4y9REkLy6UXSOyD2xSfa6HjK02qCuFTzc8CczsJd-z23LmAw1ZQbD3G5Q/s1600-h/P1000427.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQT2Fa7BUx-FauimAR2JE8rKdzWkrhkiDqkLPz4U5d04TXLOmVGf6zG4Li7vxJDGE3jv2GjvvWf9NFz4y9REkLy6UXSOyD2xSfa6HjK02qCuFTzc8CczsJd-z23LmAw1ZQbD3G5Q/s400/P1000427.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5165415873363045970" /></a><br />Here's a shot of a rather vain plant preening itself in the mirror & making sure all it's leaves are in order!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349828855153546542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32071450.post-16692877196191451922008-02-09T17:25:00.000+00:002008-12-11T02:00:19.960+00:00There's No "T" In Coffee<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrdY9019vrMe0ZMtB-bHS70UOAUSS8TgmX6wCg5faqpOU9ss9esx0JIDqKiwMQRQJNrM8ptM4HjH1fPIfbsFOFsHhQFXCybfDrcImQiuLrptBHtbL7uj9GxFOqOiITc5ZGxglsDw/s1600-h/P1000443.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrdY9019vrMe0ZMtB-bHS70UOAUSS8TgmX6wCg5faqpOU9ss9esx0JIDqKiwMQRQJNrM8ptM4HjH1fPIfbsFOFsHhQFXCybfDrcImQiuLrptBHtbL7uj9GxFOqOiITc5ZGxglsDw/s400/P1000443.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5165034982778334786" /></a><br />I guess it's why this outlet sells coffee and not tea. As for some unknown reason, one of the "T"s has become unstuck from the wall. I hope they mend it quickly, otherwise it might cause an accident.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349828855153546542noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32071450.post-83793461061452525712008-02-08T23:54:00.000+00:002008-12-11T02:00:20.221+00:00Mirror Mirror On The Ceiling<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVszbWWq7Ucm9cc9nBliNefklrsj0ISdMAKSjSHbr466aiDALWySWDEl7SJJw4cYh90VOljBVZ22GcmxVdvBMQ-qW31Fz3JpAk6XJEnWfrOGUIOQHVmFPQYbKBIkCbjYtWIQCa6Q/s1600-h/P1000471.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVszbWWq7Ucm9cc9nBliNefklrsj0ISdMAKSjSHbr466aiDALWySWDEl7SJJw4cYh90VOljBVZ22GcmxVdvBMQ-qW31Fz3JpAk6XJEnWfrOGUIOQHVmFPQYbKBIkCbjYtWIQCa6Q/s400/P1000471.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5164764590956446562" /></a><br />I took this shot at the airport during those long hours after checking in, but before boarding. Dubai airport is huge has quite a few duty free shops to keep one amused and spending. But being a photographer, my eyes were always looking around for something to snap, even though photography is not supposed to be allowed. Couldn't resist this jewellery stand that had a mirrored roof.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349828855153546542noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32071450.post-31143751734293034952008-02-07T22:56:00.000+00:002008-12-11T02:00:20.476+00:00Frozen In Time<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDrWc_BpIZTYRhCyrhiVykSwuX0yHaWRoDjgFcGOsOY7XRhFTvPzr5lWolIktT8UQRazoeIjGOeWnfk2pxch0csKLiD6XH4n4tH-kXWLn7yQE2l8fb3n24RU1nu8jmrnQ-lZZx_g/s1600-h/P1000102.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDrWc_BpIZTYRhCyrhiVykSwuX0yHaWRoDjgFcGOsOY7XRhFTvPzr5lWolIktT8UQRazoeIjGOeWnfk2pxch0csKLiD6XH4n4tH-kXWLn7yQE2l8fb3n24RU1nu8jmrnQ-lZZx_g/s400/P1000102.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5164377867806147394" /></a><br />This rather macabre tableaux was inside the Wafi City shopping centre. I couldn't work out what it was supposed to be promoting. I thought it looked quite colourful though in a ghoulish, Tim Burton kind of way.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349828855153546542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32071450.post-59933942152897354872008-02-05T08:30:00.000+00:002008-12-11T02:00:20.693+00:00Bag It Up<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIk2RGpRa11lNjzNdjP9jxRVMyE5DIR6eZPAxiroUUYskLrhbJKYSuHcJ8m8vppamfqeO4YnnCKpVH7LbU6zq49pfA8LUUBAWv6ygdd3MBAoVVIZHlXtQOtj1CkW_7IK9ZR4p9DQ/s1600-h/P1000425.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIk2RGpRa11lNjzNdjP9jxRVMyE5DIR6eZPAxiroUUYskLrhbJKYSuHcJ8m8vppamfqeO4YnnCKpVH7LbU6zq49pfA8LUUBAWv6ygdd3MBAoVVIZHlXtQOtj1CkW_7IK9ZR4p9DQ/s400/P1000425.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163412805834605330" /></a><br />Here's the carrier bag figure I was writing about yesterday. Quite an amusing little character isn't he. The sweets he was handing out were quite tasty. I resisted though and only had the one.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349828855153546542noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32071450.post-34285140180303317682008-02-04T22:04:00.000+00:002008-12-11T02:00:20.837+00:00Handbags and Gladrags<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKm6XHZbwk8ECJY9nbCQVkOSZQaMM8JBsMNPt2emaAauwa-0xpLjE1jK1muqavU-BUVgpZuf2ahtxq0VevV4bli8AJqQnrRdOSzvwRSl9QmbgASDhxAPIjnOkG2tL6fhD_xqt8iQ/s1600-h/P1000426.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKm6XHZbwk8ECJY9nbCQVkOSZQaMM8JBsMNPt2emaAauwa-0xpLjE1jK1muqavU-BUVgpZuf2ahtxq0VevV4bli8AJqQnrRdOSzvwRSl9QmbgASDhxAPIjnOkG2tL6fhD_xqt8iQ/s400/P1000426.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163276079845704434" /></a><br />This rather attractive handbag collection, is one of three promotions girls that are walking around the Burjuman mall highlighting the shopping festival. There is also a large red carrier bag accompanying them. He hands out sweets to passers by. Naturally they were causing quite a stir, and spent ages being photographed by visitors and shoppers alike.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349828855153546542noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32071450.post-88370370663835189052007-10-07T16:34:00.000+00:002008-12-11T02:00:20.999+00:00Let's Hit The Beach<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPveeNylJ6A-Vu1U6l78LZMfi_EWOuvTyS30ufHoETsZc7ZPXrK9ae83khDViJHksdkieRrfEHAR60Ea-McpkHYYuegGmeaDGWcSuTFDJqrPF2NchpBhl10dNMSa_7aWh_DMWrSA/s1600-h/Dubai+2004+031.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPveeNylJ6A-Vu1U6l78LZMfi_EWOuvTyS30ufHoETsZc7ZPXrK9ae83khDViJHksdkieRrfEHAR60Ea-McpkHYYuegGmeaDGWcSuTFDJqrPF2NchpBhl10dNMSa_7aWh_DMWrSA/s400/Dubai+2004+031.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5118637025483467314" /></a><br />This is the Jumeirah Beach Hotel taken from the restaurant of the Burj Al Arab hotel. Both hotels are about the best there is until the Burj Dubai is completed sometime next year.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349828855153546542noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32071450.post-1162887199097257202006-11-07T08:06:00.000+00:002006-11-07T08:13:19.106+00:00Sitting in the Sun<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3005/2606/1600/IMG_0733.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3005/2606/400/IMG_0733.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Here's a great spot along the Creek to have a drink and whtch all the water traffic go by. It's right at the top, so all the boats etc have to turn round there and go back down to the other end where the sea is.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349828855153546542noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32071450.post-1160119056586487832006-10-06T07:07:00.000+00:002006-10-06T07:17:36.596+00:00Eat Like an Egyptian<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3005/2606/1600/IMG_0744.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3005/2606/400/IMG_0744.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Here's another view of Wafi City shopping mall. You can tell the scale of the figures by the people standing close to them. Incidently there was a big dinner going on in the restaurant, and the waiters were parking the guests' cars.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349828855153546542noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32071450.post-1159738728121808782006-10-01T21:34:00.000+00:002006-10-01T21:38:48.133+00:00Sleepyhead<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3005/2606/1600/Dubai%202004%20090.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3005/2606/400/Dubai%202004%20090.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />what's better than having a lie-in on a Sunday morning? Hopefully finding a very comfortable and relaxing bed. Here's Dubai's branch of a top bedding store.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349828855153546542noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32071450.post-1159652806791942692006-09-30T21:36:00.000+00:002006-09-30T21:46:46.803+00:00Flying Horses<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3005/2606/1600/IMG_0781.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3005/2606/400/IMG_0781.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />This tiled mural of Arabian stallions in full gallop can be seen at Dubai's international airport. You aren't supposed to take photos inside the airport, but I couldn't resist taking a snap or two, which is the reason why the photo isn't the best I've ever taken.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349828855153546542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32071450.post-1159513946774567032006-09-29T07:01:00.000+00:002006-09-29T07:12:26.786+00:00Meter in the Heat<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3005/2606/1600/IMG_0728.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3005/2606/400/IMG_0728.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Up till around 2 years ago parking in Dubai was free, but now parking meters have sprung up all over the place. I have never driven in Dubai, as it is far too scary. I think tailgating is one of the rules of the road. I have not seen any traffic wardens or indeed parking tickets on our visits. So maybe they are not taken too seriously.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349828855153546542noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32071450.post-1159428536030804872006-09-28T07:19:00.000+00:002006-09-28T07:28:56.040+00:00Plain Sailing<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3005/2606/1600/IMG_0639.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3005/2606/400/IMG_0639.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Here's a shot of Jumeriah Beach close to the Hilton Hotel. I liked the look of this small boat with its colourful sails. In the background you can see the usual cranes which seem to be a standard feature of the Dubai skyline these days.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349828855153546542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32071450.post-1159342508014354832006-09-27T07:28:00.000+00:002006-09-27T07:35:08.030+00:00Past Times<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3005/2606/1600/IMG_0736.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3005/2606/400/IMG_0736.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />This model of a wind tower is at the entrance to Sheikh Saeed's house. Although it's not some much a house in the normal sense of the word, but more of a scaled down version of a castle. Most of the rooms show photograps of Dubai as it changed over the years from a small fishing village, to the metropolis we all know today.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10349828855153546542noreply@blogger.com0