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Burj Khalifa

May 25, 2012 By Danny

This monstrous beauty is currently the tallest man made structure in all the world, and yes, it sits in the middle of Dubai. Dubai may be known as an oil-rich nation in the middle east, but it’s been trying to revamp it’s economy and image in the last decade.

What I love about this building is that the design pulls in elements of traditional Islamic architecture. Inspired by the Hymenocallis flower, the building spirals upwards in a geometric and nature inspired pattern. With 27 terraces and a floor plan designed to maximize views and natural light, the building probably feels like it’s reaching into the sky. Apparently the view from above or from the foot of the tower looks like an onion dome, also a typical element in Islamic architecture.

For all its fanfare and good looks, it’s actually not doing too well.  Started in 2004, the building was finally opened in January 2010- right in the middle of the global financial crisis.   I hope that means the Penthouse is still available.

IF YOU GO:  For some, the hustle and bustle of the city is superb and the reason to visit Dubai.  From extravagant shopping malls to high end boutiques, Dubai is a shopper’s paradise. Find cheap holidays to Dubai to have more money to spend once you’re there!

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Photo Credit: Courtesy of Flickr user neekoh.fi  via a creative commons license.

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Photo: Desert Oasis

January 13, 2012 By Jillian

The desert is a strange and yet beautiful place. Wide expanses of sand, the hot sun, and if you are lucky a cool breeze – better yet an oasis to rest your feet.

Although it is well recognized as a difficult place to get around in, I love hiking, camping and enjoying the solitude. Then again, not all desert landscapes are barren.  Oasis’  like the one below have been supporting nomadic communities for centuries.

We spent time in the Sahara desert traveling as modern day nomads. I cannot tell you how happy we were to find even just basic modern conveniences on the other end. It made us truly appreciate. The magnificent. Cities in countries like Saudi Arabia and the UAE, which have managed to make the desert bloom.

Many of the world’s deserts are found on the equator so it should come as no surprise to see deserts in countries as far apart as the UAE and Peru.

Desert Oasis

If you go: Dubai is a great place to explore the desert and still have access to modern luxuries. The hotels themselves, like Madinat Jumeirah Dubai are like a  modern oasis – a bit of luxury in an otherwise expansive desert.

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