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By Noah
Our 36 hours in Dubai were magical. Never have I been to a more efficient and well-run city in my life.
What strikes you first is that the city is incredibly clean. The streets are spotless with no trash, pets, spit, or any of the other unsightly things that might cover our side walks in America. The food court in the mall is the cleanest eating facility I have ever seen with not a crumb, spill, or stain anywhere in sight.
Another amazing thing about Dubai is that it is incredibly easy and affordable to get around. Their light rail system, which is also spotless and air conditioned, runs straight through the middle of the city on the major highway and can take you anywhere you want to go. Air-conditioned walkways take you around the downtown area that make it so you never have to get tired. Trolleys and trams make much of the remaining city accessible with comfort and ease.
The city also oozes creativity and is a perfect example of the modern uses of science, technology, and engineering. From the Burj Khalifia, the tallest building in the world coming in at over 500 meters, to a building where the floors rotate every hour giving its residents a 360 degree views of the city, Dubai displays some of the greatest feats of contemporary human ingenuity and imagination.
Dubai is also a beautiful city. The Dubai marina where we stayed has miles of palm tree lined walkways around a marina filled with sparkling green water. Between the beautiful buildings, clear blue sky, and the surround of plants and trees, Dubai presents itself as a desert oasis.
A final great feature of Dubai is the people! During our short stay, we met people from England, the Netherlands, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Nepal, all of whom were friendly and eager to talk with us. My impression was that even with such great diversity people worked together in unity and harmony.
I have never seen a city quite as incredible as Dubai and I really hope I will have more opportunities to explore this amazing city.
The Marina skyline as seen from our apartment
The Burj Khalifia the tallest building in the world
Romi, Max, and Caleb at the Dubai Marina
The kids at the biggest mall in the world
Sunset over the Dubai skyline
Wow! Adding Dubai to my travel destination wish list.
Fabulous description of Dubai! Thanks for the story and the pictures
The pictures of Buildings on Dubai look like architectural renderings rather than the real thing. Keep writing Noah! It’s interesting to read about parts of the world I know very little about. Next up is Romi’s view? Stay well Silverwilkes!
Thank you, Noah for sharing your impressions of Dubai. Sounds like an amazing city! You definitely have been bitten by the travel bug!
Awesome! What an adventure.
Max, Sue, Caleb, Noah and Romi,
I can’t tell you how much I enjoy hearing about your travels. Your stories are so much fun to read…and the pictures…oh, how I love the pictures. You all look so darn good and happy and it’s great to see the cities and your friends. I think about you all the time and this blog makes it so real and interesting. Keep on writing! We’re all living and traveling and learning through you – everything you do and write about is a treat!
Joan
Hi “SilverWilkes”!
We love reading the stories of your travels! The pictures are incredible, and all of the smiles are the best part!
Cant wait to read about your next adventure : )
We are thinking of you, the whole staff at OLG.
Noah, you have laid out a riveting description of Dubai. Perhaps you will be named Ambassador to Dubai one day! You have a pulse on writing the descriptive narrative, keep it up, it’s blissful to read . So glad you are having a great time!
Noah, you are a fabulous writer and paint a wonderful picture of Dubai!