Today’s choice
Things to do in Dubai
// Get a view from the ground
You’ll be in a cultural desert – meaning, the culture is in the desert, so do get yourself out there… and if you can set aside the ecological paradox that this city is for a moment, get yourself to one of the water parks.
It is also worthwhile to make a quick stop at the Dubai City Museum (Google Maps) – it is only small – and it helps give a good overview of how much the city has changed in the last fifty-sixty years or so.
And try the metro to get a lengthwise view of this sprawling desert experiment…
// Culinary & Coffee
There’s plenty of local local food to be had in and around the Gold Souk (Google Maps). Also, have Qahva and dates.
And if you’re in one of the high-rise areas, far from the old town, a Cafe Bateel should have you covered for your Arabic Coffee needs. And if you want a high-end interpretation of local dishes, try Seven Sands (Google Maps).
// Get a view from above
Have a leisurely lounge beverage on the 122nd floor: At.mosphere @ Burj Khalifa (best to book). Look down and see how much things will have changed already…
And whilst you’re there, check out the times for the Dubai Fountain and take in the show.
And don’t forget to look up now and again too…
Enjoy.
Apparently a no can do for hand luggage – and I thought I was on a roll… (at George Washington’s Gristmill)
Cubebot @ Lincoln Center
A CUBEBOT visits the Lincoln Center for Performing Arts in New York, takes a stretch and and heads up to the Opera.
You can see the individual frames over in the timelapse and stopgap stills collection on Flickr.
Creative Commons soundtrack Conceptual System by Zodio.
Four Chicago December Timelapses
Night turns to day on Michigan Avenue
Looking up the avenue, you can see Hancock Tower towards the right (further back).
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Also featured on Chicagoist.
Kennedy Expressway and Hancock from Willis Tower
Panorama: The Kennedy Expressway (I-90) coming in from O’Hare on the left and the Hancock Tower to the right.
Chicago West Loop seen from Willis Tower
ORD runway 28 flightpath
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Focus misfire but liked it anyway… Part of the flightpath series.