United_Arab_Emirates - Just outside the hotel, we exchange some money and then take a taxi to Jumeirah Palm Island. The Palm is about fifteen kilometers from the hotel. We drive west along the broad highway through the financial district and see the Burj Khalifa towering above— ...

United_Arab_Emirates - The Sheikh Zayed Mosque, also known as the Grand Mosque of Abu Dhabi, is one of the most impressive religious buildings in the world. Located in the capital of the United Arab Emirates, this mosque exemplifies Islamic architecture and cultural heritage ...

United_Arab_Emirates - In the evening, we dine at the seven-star Burj al Arab hotel. The Burj al Arab is the most luxurious hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The building, over 300 meters high, stands on an island off the coast. It is designed in the shape of a dhow sail ...

United_Arab_Emirates - The Burj Khalifa in Dubai is the tallest building in the world and a global icon of modern architecture and technological advancement. Standing 828 meters (2,717 feet) tall with 163 floors, this impressive skyscraper is not only one of the most recognizable ...

United_Arab_Emirates - Of the seven sheikhdoms that make up the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi is geographically the largest. Abu Dhabi is the capital of the state of the same name. It is also the federal capital and seat of government. Abu Dhabi is distinguished by a unique ...