A selection from Dubai

DB_SamX · 20 Dec 2012 at 20:53

Went all the way back in March for some sightseeing and was snapping away every single day. Just under 700 photos taken filtered down to my favourite 99 on Flickr. 20 posted here, full set - http://flic.kr/s/aHsjDf3P28

I was using my Nikon D90, Tamron 17-50 f/2.8, Nikkor 50 f/1.8 and Sigma 50-150 f/2.8, latter rarely. C&C welcome as always.

Random architecture by *SM*, on Flickr

Dubai Metro by *SM*, on Flickr

Downtown Dubai by *SM*, on Flickr

Burj Khalifa by *SM*, on Flickr

Burj Al Arab by *SM*, on Flickr

Burj Khalifa by *SM*, on Flickr

The Address, Downtown Dubai by *SM*, on Flickr

Nutella burgers by *SM*, on Flickr

Desert safari by *SM*, on Flickr

Bastakia Quarter, Bur Dubai by *SM*, on Flickr

Dubai Creek by *SM*, on Flickr

Bur Dubai Souq by *SM*, on Flickr

Deira Spice Souq by *SM*, on Flickr

Deira Gold Souq by *SM*, on Flickr

Deira by *SM*, on Flickr

Souq Al Bahar by *SM*, on Flickr

footman · 20 Dec 2012 at 21:37

Very interesting set, desert safari #1 is stunning!

Marzipanogram · 20 Dec 2012 at 21:44

Very nice indeed.
I've been twice, but, only to the airport.

Is it the sort of place, where you need to hire a car to get around, or is a walkable/public transport type of place ?

Snazzyjazzy · 20 Dec 2012 at 21:46

Very nice set.

Would you recommend going there?

DB_SamX · 20 Dec 2012 at 21:57

Metro will be just fine getting you around most of the key areas and taxis from metro stations to places of interest, but both are very cheap. A hire car would be a bonus I suppose and cut down on travel costs. But I think part of the charm is using public transport; a lot to see and experience around you. Walking around the old town is a must; did them over 2 afternoons.

Definitely worth a visit in everyone's lifetime. I was there for 6 days I think and ticked off most of the places I quite fancied out from the Lonely Planet guide. 10 days would be ample. I didn't do any luxurious activities other than afternoon tea at the Burj-Al-Arab, but I had no idea if I was going to go back, so £50 for a fantastic 7 course meal and being allowed in with my camera was a fair price.