ahhh, the sun, sand, sea...
Gotta love the public beaches
The nearby Jumeirah hotel is big, but does not match up in stars!
complete with all 7 stars of luxury!
The Wadi wadi waterpark, we will be visiting soon
Taxis constantly honk for your attention when walking roadside
Time for an attraction of a different kind
That's all for the souk!
yo dude!
Tourists not included!
Views from the top
If only I have my skates for a grind now.
This spot is a popular place for markets
What bridge?
Cafes by the river
manmade rocks by the bay, like real!
Close up of a Dhow boat by the lake
never a bridge too far!
Quick hide the Shisha Hookah stash!
The Mina a Salam and accessory boat :3
The Medina Jumeirah main promenade
The palace in the distant background
2 sides of a reflections by the bay
but it's not oridinary giant sail... :3
complete with it's own giant sail!
spunky river!
Time to check out the market!
The view is shaun approved!
Also, with a man-made river
The Medinat Jumeriah
But first, the Burj Al Arab up close!
Though modern, the palace is largely themed to traditional Arabian
the palace hotel blocks
As well a fountains you can fall right into
No man is an island :P
Overview of the palace front facade
The "greenery" by the river
The boat takes you over few crossings along the river
The river taxi boarding point
no palace is complete without large flight of steps!
adding to the resort feel
The hotel from the river
A small river runs from the hotel into the souk areas
allowing small river taxi cruises to serve guests
Scenic views from the balcony
Open air seating areas facing the sea
View of the Madinat Jumeirah Resort
It's an international buffet spread!
the restaurant seating areas
The hotel central stairwell