We spent the last two days in Dubai on a long layover and are happy to have reliable internet connection again. We did our best to see as many of the impressive things in Dubai as we could – gold and spice souks, enormous malls that have indoor aquariums, skating rinks, ski slopes, waterfalls and fountains. We also celebrated Brent’s birthday by going to the top of the world’s tallest building and having a seven course tea at the world’s most luxurious hotel.

Dubai during day and night:

Birthday tea at the Burj Al Arab, the worlds only 7 star hotel:

Birthday sunrise at the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building:
-Sears tower is on the far left of the scale:

Fun at the malls: Olympic skating rinks, indoor ski slopes and aquarium:

Shopping at the souks: