These will be my last Dubai photos for a little while so I’m posting two from our seaplane ride, and one that, although old, has a Wimbledon twist.
Built on an artificial island, the Burj Al Arab is a shapely sight, visible on a sunny day from miles around. Brilliant white during daylight hours, the Teflon-coated hotel takes on an entirely different look at night, with spotlights creating a changing tableau of colours. But have you ever seen this iconic building from behind? (sorry the quality’s not great – iPhone, through the window, moving target, etc!)
The Burj Al Arab, one of the most expensive hotels on earth, pictured as we all know it. I love the fact that the 210 metre-high helipad has doubled as a grass tennis court
And around the back: Built to resemble the billowing sail of a dhow (an Arabian vessel), here’s a behind-the-scenes view of the vast mast
Didn’t believe me about the tennis court? Here it is, with Roger Federer and Andre Agassi having a friendly knock-about to promote the Dubai Open in 2005
Thanks if you have got any more photos of the Burj Al Arab be sure to let me know by email! Thanks! Great Pictures, keep up the good work!
Thanks! I do recommend doing the Seawings seaplane ride for some spectacular views of Dubai
I did the typical tourist thing when in Dubai and had afternoon tea at the Burj. A super opulent hotel but I was nearly blinded by all the gold and glitz.
That afternoon tea is great – 7 courses, if I remember rightly!