Waterfront as seen from a cruising abra ship on Dubai creek. An interesting contrast of modern and traditional look, I think. To the left is Deira, with more modern houses at the shore. To the far left would be the Gold Souk. On the right is Bur Dubai, with the old souk, followed by a sheikh palace. (via Mathias M)

Waterfront as seen from a cruising abra ship on Dubai creek. An interesting contrast of modern and traditional look, I think. To the left is Deira, with more modern houses at the shore. To the far left would be the Gold Souk. On the right is Bur Dubai, with the old souk, followed by a sheikh palace.

(via Mathias M)

The new Dubai Skyline (via Nino H)

The new Dubai Skyline (via Nino H)

The famous seven star Hotel in Dubai, shaped like a dhow sail. (via mr-mojo-risin)

The famous seven star Hotel in Dubai, shaped like a dhow sail.

(via mr-mojo-risin)

This seems the right time to broach the subject of a concierge’s limits. I am told they won’t do anything illegal. Drugs are out, as are hookers, though of course they’ve been asked. Just in case you need to know, there’s a coded way to ask for a prostitute. You phone the concierge and say: “Can I have another pillow?” This is embarrassing, because my wife is quite partial to an extra pillow. Which means I’ve often called down and asked for a prostitute to help her sleep. Having said that, they’ve only ever sent a pillow. Which is probably for the best.

Ask for a pillow and you’re asking for a prostitute -Times Online
Sheikh Zayed Road and the Dubai International Convention Center taken from one of the Fairmont Hotel’s south facing pool on the 36th floor (via pbo31)

Sheikh Zayed Road and the Dubai International Convention Center taken from one of the Fairmont Hotel’s south facing pool on the 36th floor (via pbo31)

Dubai Desert (via © Lucie Debelkova)

Dubai Desert (via © Lucie Debelkova)

Dubai Golf & Yatch Club (via !efatima)

Dubai Golf & Yatch Club (via !efatima)

This is one of the old cars in Dubai. Now such old cars are not allowed to register in the Dubai Emirate.  (via GTM (M. Alreshaid.) )

This is one of the old cars in Dubai. Now such old cars are not allowed to register in the Dubai Emirate.  (via GTM (M. Alreshaid.)

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Dubai Marina from helicopter. (via Ten Men Trotski)

Dubai Marina from helicopter. (via Ten Men Trotski)

Wild Wadi Dubai (via kalim123)

Wild Wadi Dubai (via kalim123)

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