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| Flying non-stop from the USA to the UAE, our flight passes over the mountains of Iran. |
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| Dubai Creek with wind towers for capturing the Gulf breezes. |
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| Close up of a wind tower which is designed to catch breezes from any angle and funnel them down into the house or building. Each tower is unique in design and details. |
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| The world's tallest hotel, the BURJ AL ARAB - seen here in a promotional photo found on the web. The hotel is set on it's own little island and opened in 1999 with 202 duplex suites. And if you are not a hotel guest, there is a $50 charge to cross the causeway and be allowed entry into the hotel! |
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| The amazing Burj Al Arab Hotel built on its own mini island set in the Arabian Gulf. |
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| Bottom up view toward the circular helicopter landing pad at the top! |
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| ... nothing quiet about these lobby interiors... |
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| View from the top looking south towards the construction of Palm Island. |
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| Thank you GoggleEarth! |
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| View from the top down to the Jumerirah Beach Hotel and Marina. This would be the vantage point that night for watching the light show and enjoying dinner on a terrace next to the sea. |
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| A nighttime light show of many colors . . . |
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| A sunrise arrival into Kuala Lumpur. |
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| Coat of Arms - Malaysia |
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| Historic KL contrasts shapely to modern KL. |
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| The Royal Selangor Club and grounds in downtown KL. |
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| The Old City Hall |
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| The Petronas Towers were the worlds tallest for many years and were just being surpassed by a new single tower in Taiwan. |
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It was at KL International that I met up with my old colleage and friend Monica Christopher who had just flown up from Singapore . . . meeting up for our grand journey to paradise. >>Click to go to the Maldives>>
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