One more thing I want to share about my trip to Dubai: the architecture. I am sorry that we did not have the time or the possibility to really explore the new buildings. Some of those high-rise buildings are amazing and so many more are being built. We were told that in 1978, there was only a single high-rise building in the city! Things have certainly changed fast. What I liked about some of them is that, although the architects are working with very contemporary styles, they incorporated some of the traditional decorative elements. Of course, some of these constructions, like some shopping malls, are quite out there, with indoor sky slope and attraction park.
The tallest building in the world. Impressive but I don't see it as beautiful.
A very fancy hotel on the beach.
More skyscrapers
Modern buildings with traditional elements
I was glad to see that amid all the new style of construction, the government of Dubai has made a point to restore an entire block of the city in the traditional style of the region. This was actually where our hotel was:
Close to where we were stay
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A very clever "air-conditioning" system" a wind tower
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