On my way back from Turkey, I made a quick stop in Dubai. It was my first time there and it was the perfect cap to my Turkey vacation. I stayed in a great hotel–Traders–they’re customer service is amazing, and then was able to shop to my hearts content at the Dubai Mall. Sadly, there was no time for a movie or a trip to the aquarium, but I’ll save those for next time.
Dubai was as modern as I thought it would be, but there were areas that were older and didn’t fit the image I had in my mind. To make the most of my time, I decided to take an organized tour, which was a fast way to see the city, but I’m not sure it was necessary. I guess I wouldn’t have seen the Gold or Spice Markets, but these aren’t that impressive compared to the Spice Bazaar in Istanbul or the Weekend Market in Bangkok.
I hope I can make it to a desert safari next time. It was way too hot on this trip.
Sunset and Oil Fields over the Middle East
Modern Dubai (from the bus)
Old Dubai
Adventures in Serendipity 
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