Dubai City BlogDubaistTumblr (3.0; @dubaist)http://www.dubaist.com/"The 23-year-old said: ‘I was strip-searched, which was so nice as soon as you arrive. I knew I..."“The 23-year-old said: ‘I was strip-searched, which was so nice as soon as you arrive. I knew I didn’t have anything on me so I wasn’t worried. I wasn’t paranoid, just terrified.<br/> ‘It was at the airport and took more than an hour. It was really scary as they didn’t tell you what they were doing, they just said, “Take off trousers” and I was like, “Ahhh help”.’”<br/><br/> - <em><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1088551/My-strip-search-trauma-Dubai-airport-Lily---showbiz-pals-Agy-Rhys.html">My strip-search trauma at Dubai airport, by Lily … and her showbiz pals Agy and Rhys<br/></a></em>http://www.dubaist.com/post/61311519http://www.dubaist.com/post/61311519Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:42:33 -0500A light display illuminates the Atlantis Hotel during the...<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/FvNXGo96Mgklvhp8GkVqry1oo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><p class="caption">A light display illuminates the Atlantis Hotel during the official grand opening party on the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai on November 20, 2008. Dubai threw a multi-million-dollar extravaganza today to launch a luxury hotel on an artificial palm-shaped island, despite the bite from the global financial crisis.</p></p>http://www.dubaist.com/post/60893817http://www.dubaist.com/post/60893817Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:43:02 -0500Burj Al Arab (via h.andras_xms)<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/FvNXGo96Mgkf22ojIjMHlUHGo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Burj Al Arab (via <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/handras">h.andras_xms</a>)</p>http://www.dubaist.com/post/60868288http://www.dubaist.com/post/60868288Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:32:11 -0500Reflection (via h.andras_xms)<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/FvNXGo96MgkezrkqNgMgBuHUo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Reflection (via <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/handras">h.andras_xms</a>)</p>http://www.dubaist.com/post/60868128http://www.dubaist.com/post/60868128Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:30:23 -0500Dubai's Palm Jumeirah sees prices fall as crunch moves in - Telegraph<a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/constructionandproperty/3489393/Dubais-Palm-Jumeirah-sees-prices-fall-as-crunch-moves-in.html">Dubai's Palm Jumeirah sees prices fall as crunch moves in - Telegraph</a>http://www.dubaist.com/post/60867937http://www.dubaist.com/post/60867937Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:28:33 -0500"Robert DeNiro, Lindsay Lohan and Charlize Theron attended the £15 million launch of the..."“Robert DeNiro, Lindsay Lohan and Charlize Theron attended the £15 million launch of the world’s most expensive hotel. Around 2,000 VIPs - including A-list actors, models, musicians, sports stars and businesspeople from around the world - enjoyed the opening of Dubai’s lavish Atlantis Palms resort last night”<br/><br/> - <em><a href="http://www.monstersandcritics.com/people/news/article_1444259.php/Robert_DeNiros_Dubai_launch">Robert DeNiro’s Dubai launch</a></em>http://www.dubaist.com/post/60867735http://www.dubaist.com/post/60867735Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:25:46 -0500"Ancient structures dating back to the 9th century have been quietly unearthed in the heart of..."“Ancient structures dating back to the 9th century have been quietly unearthed in the heart of Jumeirah for the past 40 years. Don’t be fooled by the imposing green fence: hop over the barrier and you’re free to scrabble about this impressive (and intact) archaeological site at will.”<br/><br/> - <em><a href="http://www.timeoutdubai.com/dubai/features/review.php?id=3733">City Secrets - Features - TimeOutDubai.com</a></em>http://www.dubaist.com/post/60736374http://www.dubaist.com/post/60736374Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:29:55 -0500Dubai's World-Beating Buildings<a href="http://images.businessweek.com/ss/06/03/dubai/index_01.htm">Dubai's World-Beating Buildings</a>: <p>A building boom in the emirate has led to a whole host of chart breakers, in categories including highest apartment, biggest mall, and one of the world’s most unique resorts.</p>http://www.dubaist.com/post/60736287http://www.dubaist.com/post/60736287Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:28:59 -0500Aerail of Dubai City downtown. You can see the axis of the...<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/FvNXGo96Mgjcan3s4678p1Kro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>Aerail of Dubai City downtown. You can see the axis of the Sheikh Zayed Road, the business center of the city and condensed with tall buildings in the area. You can also see the construction of Burj Dubai at the right far end. The progress of construction is just 1/3 at the moment. <br/><p>(via <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/calajava">calajava</a>)</p>http://www.dubaist.com/post/60736099http://www.dubaist.com/post/60736099Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:27:06 -0500Sheikh Zayed Road, the main and often clogged artery of Dubai....<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/FvNXGo96Mgjc9r4wTrAzzPpNo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Sheikh Zayed Road, the main and often clogged artery of Dubai. Taken from the 40th floor of the Sheraton Hotel’s roof top</p> <p>via <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3231/2880293856_a46f2946ff_o.jpg">farm4.static.flickr.com</a></p>http://www.dubaist.com/post/60736031http://www.dubaist.com/post/60736031Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:26:24 -0500Waterfront as seen from a cruising abra ship on Dubai creek. An...<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/FvNXGo96Mgjc8vezAVZCFs3Xo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>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.</p> <p>(via <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/mathias_m">Mathias M</a>)</p>http://www.dubaist.com/post/60735976http://www.dubaist.com/post/60735976Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:25:43 -0500The new Dubai Skyline (via Nino H)<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/FvNXGo96Mgjc7xexHwjumHt3o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The new Dubai Skyline (via <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/nino_ary">Nino H</a>)</p>http://www.dubaist.com/post/60735941http://www.dubaist.com/post/60735941Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:24:59 -0500The famous seven star Hotel in Dubai, shaped like a dhow...<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/FvNXGo96Mgjc6nzsLrHAx0Zgo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The famous seven star Hotel in Dubai, shaped like a dhow sail.</p> <p>(via <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/mr-mojo-risin">mr-mojo-risin</a>)</p>http://www.dubaist.com/post/60735837http://www.dubaist.com/post/60735837Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:24:01 -0500"This seems the right time to broach the subject of a concierge’s limits. I am told they won’t do..."“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.”<br/><br/> - <em><a href="http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/travel/article3681312.ece">Ask for a pillow and you’re asking for a prostitute -Times Online</a></em>http://www.dubaist.com/post/60735648http://www.dubaist.com/post/60735648Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:22:26 -0500Sheikh Zayed Road and the Dubai International Convention Center...<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/FvNXGo96Mgjbyywvuy2ZhFdvo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>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 <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/pbo31">pbo31</a>)</p>http://www.dubaist.com/post/60735209http://www.dubaist.com/post/60735209Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:18:01 -0500Dubai Desert (via © Lucie Debelkova)<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/FvNXGo96Mgjbxp0ndrYdtBPRo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Dubai Desert (via <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/-lucie-">© Lucie Debelkova</a>)</p>http://www.dubaist.com/post/60735101http://www.dubaist.com/post/60735101Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:17:02 -0500Dubai Golf & Yatch Club (via !efatima)<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/FvNXGo96Mgjbx4fkFjdGpDE9o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Dubai Golf & Yatch Club (via <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/webmonk">!efatima</a>)</p>http://www.dubaist.com/post/60735047http://www.dubaist.com/post/60735047Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:16:35 -0500This is one of the old cars in Dubai. Now such old cars are not...<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/FvNXGo96Mgjbv0rrdyTEyXZ5o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>This is one of the old cars in Dubai. Now such old cars are not allowed to register in the Dubai Emirate.  (via <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/gtmq8">GTM (M. Alreshaid.)</a></p> <p>)</p>http://www.dubaist.com/post/60734908http://www.dubaist.com/post/60734908Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:14:57 -0500Dubai Marina from helicopter. (via Ten Men Trotski)<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/FvNXGo96Mgjbu9r5rqm0aaAfo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Dubai Marina from helicopter. (via <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/tenmentrotski">Ten Men Trotski</a>)</p>http://www.dubaist.com/post/60734811http://www.dubaist.com/post/60734811Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:14:22 -0500Wild Wadi Dubai (via kalim123)<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/FvNXGo96Mgjbtos3FxKraCBRo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Wild Wadi Dubai (via <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/45105801@N00">kalim123</a>)</p>http://www.dubaist.com/post/60734782http://www.dubaist.com/post/60734782Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:13:54 -0500