2 Travel adventures United Arab Emirates

Qatar Bahrain and Kuwait

3 - 14 januari 2025 (12 days)

Due to construction work, leaving the harbor is somewhat chaotic, warns Wessel. He asks us to stay close behind each other. We pass some busy roundabouts. At the construction site of a new fly-over, extra caution is needed. We drive on a four-lane highway on the right side. Traffic adjusts neatly. Beyond the construction, the bike path runs on the sidewalk. The main caution is needed at driveways to houses and businesses. In the distance, I see the silhouette of the Burj Khalifa, the over 800-meter skyscraper, currently the tallest building in the world. When we reach the beach, we can use a special bike lane. Still, people cross here. I try to pay attention while enjoying the view around me. It’s a beautiful sight to ride along the beach and coast with the Dubai cityscape in view.

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United Arab Emirates

Dubai National Bank

The characteristic building of the Dubai National Bank

Marriott Apartments

The striking skybridge of the luxury Marriott Apartments

Burj Khalifa

The Burj Khalifa in Dubai is 828 meters high

Smaller ship

A second cruise ship docks at the island during the day

Dubai and Oman

2 - 11 maart 2010 (10 days)

In the evening, I dine at the seven-star hotel Burj Al Arab. The over 300-meter-tall building lies on an island off the coast. I'm dropped off at the entrance and step through the revolving door. The first impression is overwhelming. The hotel lobby stretches all the way to the top floor. Rooms line both sides, with balconies trimmed in gold. I take the escalator to the upper lobby. Above, there's a second fountain with changing water patterns. Occasionally, the fountain shoots water tens of meters into the air. A hostess welcomes me and shows me to my table. My chair is neatly pulled out, and a napkin is placed on my lap. The buffet is very extensive. The chef explains the different types of fish—squid, salmon roe, sushi, crab, oysters. Everything is available.

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