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Arabian Peninsula Winter 2006 (Chronological Locations) This category is one of the  Top 10 Most Viewed,and one of  My Original Selections. |
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1. Burj al-Arab Dubai's iconic Tower of the Arabs manages to dwarf the adjacent ultra-luxury resorts of the Jumeirah group - my visit to the world's only 7-star hotel, the tallest on the planet at 321 meters, was a jaw-dropping peek into the lifestyle of the other half. Teflon-coated fiberglass encloses a gigantic atrium large enough to hold the entire Dubai World Trade Center building. The dizzying Al Muntaha bar and restaurant juts out to the sea from the top opposite the helipad (and eased $400 out of my pockets for a few drinks plus lunch), and the servants of the insanely rich park the likes of Rolls Royce, Bentley, Lamborghini and Ferrari. If you're lucky suites start at just over $1,000 a night but normally range to $15,000. You'll have to pop north of $28,000 for a good night's sleep in the royal suite. Photo Data: File ID - MWW_40829_2592.JPG. Camera Model Name - Canon PowerShot SD400. Shooting Date/Time - 1/23/2006 8:29:32 PM. Shooting Mode - Manual. Photo Effect - Vivid. Tv (Shutter Speed) - 1. Av (Aperture Value) - 3.2. Light Metering - Evaluative. Exposure Compensation - 0. ISO Speed - 50. Lens - 5.8 - 17.4 mm. Focal Length - 7.1 mm. Digital Zoom - None. Image Size - 2592x1944. Image Quality - Superfine. Flash - Off. White Balance - Auto. AF Mode - Single AF. Color Space - sRGB. File Size - 1196 KB. Drive Mode - Self-timer Operation. |
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2. Kuwait Towers Only 16 years after the Gulf War these symbols of a nation are fully restored and offer a panoramic view. |
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3. Oriental Smell This giant incense burner north of the Mutrah corniche outside Muscat (Oman) is actually used on special occasions. |
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4. King Fahd Causeway The Kingdoms of Bahrain and Saudi Arabia are connected via 26 spectacular kilometers of over-water freeway. |
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5. Desert Autobahn Nothing but desert around... yet this freeway near Abu Dhabi is an oasis of palm trees and brightly lit by night. |
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6. Jumeirah Luxury In the shadows of the Burj al-Arab, the over-the-top 6-star Jumeirah Beach Hotel hides behind Rolls Royce extravaganza. |
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7. Sultan Qaboos The ancient walled city of Muscat is home to the colorful palace of the Sultan of Oman. |
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8. Gold Souq The old town of glitzy Dubai houses the gold markets with their overwhelming displays of prescious metal. |
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9. Camel Pickup These two desert runners prefer a relaxed ride over the Western Hajar Mountains on the back of a truck. |
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10. Formula 1 Mosque Even the largest mosque in the Kingdom of Bahrain gets into the pre-race excitement of the Grand Prix. |