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September 1, 2012December 26, 2012 / travelboxadventures

Travel Box Destination: Grand Canyon
Travel Month/Year: 09/2012

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Photos from our Travels!

An army of nutcrackers awaited us inside the lobby of the Burj Al Arab. Luckily, they were only a display, or else nuts everywhere would have fled before their might.

And he would have been more than happy to sell it to me!

“NO TOUCHING!!” in 3, 2, 1…

This is a fountain in The Souk that I thought was beautiful.

Looking down at the Burj Khalifa Lake.

Walking into the Grand Mosque

This is the interior of the Skyview Bar. To me, it reminded me of the 60’s, and I couldn’t help but feel a bit like Don Draper from Mad Men while we were here.

We both waffled on what to order, but in the end I got the Strawberries and White Chocolate, while Meka got the Granny’s Favorite: Bananas and Caramel.

The Burj Al-Arab, a great place to stay when your palace is being renovated.

My Muslimina wife!

You can literally see for miles.

Now we’re here!

A front view of the Grand Mosque.

The model in the lobby of the tower.

Sadly, my hopes were crushed when I found out there were no lemon bars here.

Started from the bottom…

Nin-Nin

The view was so much that I needed a quick nap!

A little cartoon guy!

Even the windows of the Grand Mosque were amazing!

The Grandest of Mosques.

The Sheikh and the Shaykhah require further refreshment.

A design inspired by both nature and culture.

What a futuristic looking building!

Me in front of Mosque.

Juxtaposition!

What’s a mall without an aquarium, amirite?

Before entering the Skyview Lounge, guests walk through this tunnel. I’m not sure about the significance, other than it’s jaw-droppingly cool and makes you feel like your stepping into another dimension.

From the Earth to the sky.

Champagne pouring skill: Level 99.

The UAE Heritage Village!

This is an unobstructed view of the coast of Dubai as seen from the Skyview Lounge. I enjoyed this view even more than the view from the Burj Khalifa, since we were out past the coastline.

Granny’s Waffles: Only in Dubai, it’s waffle-rageous!

And we didn’t even get wet!

Right inside the Grand Mosque

When I went up I heard the theme song from Rocky. But in Arabic.

A close up of the star/flower design that adorns the Grand Mosque

Jackson

Afternoon tea at the Burj Al Arab is not like high tea anywhere else. Here at the top of the 4th tallest hotel in the world, you have Sky High Tea!

The detail on the ceiling, walls, and floor is remarkable!

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