Dubai, not just another city

  

By z_l3nG

Nov, 2008


DUBAI - a metropolis, and a spanking one!


Day: Extremely hot
Night: Cool & Breezy


NOTE:
If there's one thing I couldn't live without in Dubai, it had to be my sunglasses.

The sky's always cloudless and the sun's always bright and glaring in Dubai during the day.



Me in Dubai

I still can't believe I was there.

Dubai was the name everyone talked about, all over the world.

All top-notch projects - the Palm, Burj Khalifa, Atlantis Hotel and Burj Al Arab -  are all in Dubai.

This fast-developing metropolis is a gallery on its own, displaying the best designs you can find in the world.




Far-fetched 

Common people can only dream of buying a house at the Palm or staying in one of the 7-star hotels here in Dubai.

Rich and famous people,  on the other hand,  had wrestled their way through to get a property in the much sought-after property development - The Palm.

But who cares?

You don't have to take a heli ride across Dubai to be able to admire these architectural designs by top-notch designers.  They are Everywhere.

The architectural designs in Dubai are a reflection of best brains put together.


The land of Monopoly

I wish Monopoly had a Dubai version.

Then, I could imagine myself owning stunningly wonderful buildings and just the thought of it makes me happy.

The buildings are tall, not to mention glittery, and one of them at a mind-blowing height - it's the renowned Burj Khalifa (was known as Burj Dubai).

This is the best picture to show you how tall Burj Khalifa was.

You know, when I looked up at the horizon and saw these jewels (the buildings, I mean),  I would think Dubai was the richest metropolis in the world!

Who would expect it to be in critical economic situation now?

It's probably the only city with the most skyscrapers in the world. And,  the only, which almost hit the point of banckruptcy.



Big boys with Big toys

Dubai - Beverly Hills of the UAE.

These cars are literally everywhere! It's like Proton in Malaysia. *Spanking!*

It's so common that you'd eventually stop WOWing after a while.

Hummers are the most common here in Dubai. Are these people rich or what?


Proton Wira on Sight


There are,  of course,  cars for the not-so-rich class, like the Proton Wira!  Oh boy,  was I lucky to have spotted it in Dubai!

Our home brand car in Dubai.  Malaysia memang Boleh!

Oh, wait...there's another homegrown brand in Dubai. It's in Australia too!

And, it's Vincci and Next.

Malaysia Double Boleh!


Air-Conditioned Bus Stop

Everything is well-planned here in Dubai, including its bus stop. It's air-conditioned! However, you still need to wait outside to hail a bus or cab.

Nonetheless, it's better than Malaysia.

I guess we haven't reached this stage yet, whereby infrastructure is top priority.

Even the roads are so poorly-planned and maintained in Malaysia. I wonder where all the contribution from tax payers have gone to.

There's a map too, inside this comfy, cosy bus stop for viewing.

Time factor got in the way, preventing me from getting close to Burj Khalifa and Burj Al Arab (what's the meaning of Burj, anyone?).

Sigh. And, I missed out the alleged thrilling desert safari ride too! How disappointing.



Mall with Tallest Aquarium

Dubai Mall houses the biggest aquarium in the world. The entrance fee is pretty costly indeed.

So, I didn't enter. Instead,  I joined the crowd, admiring the big tank from the outside.

To be con't

(Note: All texts and photos are copyright reserved - Z)