Friday, May 24, 2013

Dubai - UAE

I had a layover in Dubai yesterday, between by 13hr flight from DC and my 6hr flight to Bangkok.
It was crazy to see the degree of inequality among the people from my overhead view, when I saw shacks built on sand in the desert right next to McMansions surrounded by green grass, lakes, pools, and fountains.

I also think I saw a herd of wild camels when the plane was landing!  Not something you see everyday in the U.S.

As you may know Dubai is home to the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa.  Here it is in the background!


It looks like something straight out of the Lord of the Rings.  The architecture of it getting smaller at the top also makes it look even taller than it already is.

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