Brian went to Dubai last week on a business / site seeing trip.
The purpose of the trip was to look at some other aluminum smelters.
For those interested in the trivia--
Brian was able to visit Dubai Aluminum and Emirates Aluminum.
Dubai Aluminum produces the most aluminum of any single plant in the world,
putting out over 800,000 metric tons a year.
Riveting as that may be...it seems they had more fun site seeing with a former business associate of Steve's.
Art took them to Burj Khalifa; the tallest building in the world.
Brian, Steve, and Art on the Observation Deck of Burj Khalifa
I asked Brian why he looked so tense.
Was he nervous about being up so high?
He said, "as a matter of fact", that he was tense, but it was because there was a young couple on the deck with their small toddler. There are gaps in the glass so that tourists can take pictures.
There is a gap at the bottom close to the floor.
Apparently the parents did not see the gap and sat their little boy on the floor.
Brian said to the mother, "do you realize that there is an opening where the glass ends above the floor?"
She looked down, gasped, put her hand to her heart and called to her husband to grab the baby, thanked Brian, and they promptly left the deck.
View from the Observation Deck of the Burj Khalifa, tallest building in the world. Looking down on the financial district of Dubai, and Sheikh Zayed Road.
The Observation Deck was not at the top of the building, but it was on the 123rd floor; about 1,800 feet high.
The elevator took them from the ground to the 123rd floor all in one motion. Brian commented that he could feel the pressure on his ears as they went up.
The Burj Khalifa is the red building.
You can find this picture on Wikipedia, world's tallest buildings
Dubai is a very clean city. You will not see any trash along the streets. In fact you could be fined for spitting your gum on the side of the road.
Another view from the Observation Deck of Burj Khalifa.
This is called Address Hotel and Gold Souk and a beautiful pool that is about 2 meters deep.
Brian and Bork on Jumeihra Beach on the Arabian Sea at sunset.
Brian on the Jumeihra Beach on the Arabian Sea.
Brian said that the water on the sea was extremely salty. It was also very warm. October 1 is the start of the tourist season for Dubai and ends in March.
People come from all over the world.
Many different languages rolling through the breeze.
Thank you to Art for the pictures, names, and spelling!
I would never have made it to the 123 floor. No thanks.
ReplyDeleteI love the pictures as well as the geography lessons. what an experience:)
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