There are quite a number of horses leading to the hotel
Powdered spices, sold in100 grams
Technology changing with the times
Shaun + snowboard can only mean...
offering views of the distant skyline
The notorious creek river taxis
Gold glitters on every store front
Al Qasr means 'The Palace' in Arabian
A small river runs from the hotel into the souk areas
The Arab gulf and beach from the road
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Strolling down the street shops
Here we are at the Jumeirah beach park!
Few of the many mosques along Jumeirah
Much to our delight, bus stops in Dubai are all air-conditioned
No wonder, it's the Gold souk!
The Mercato Mall
Back in the festival city, air-conditioning!
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which links right to the Arabian gulf
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A glass plane is all that seperates sainty and hypothermia
The creek side Dhow markets
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Another mosuqe down the street.
And an observation area overlooking the Arabian sea
which can snake on for ages!
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The Jumeirah mosque
Storage by the Dhow and creekside, just like traditional times
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And is rather extensively used by the locals
And the next highlight of our trip!
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The open gardens and greenery before the beach
twin beach resorts by the beach line
Meat from the slab is apparently very popular here
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A deserted amusement park nearby
There's plenty of space for everyone alike
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except for an occasional boat in the middle of nowhere!
The park's large main circular floyer
Back on the boogie bus!
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These cool water dispensers are a real lifesaver in the heat!
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