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21-JAN-2015

Burj Al Arab

This sail-shaped hotel set on an artificial island is an architectural icon and symbol of modern Dubai. We have never been able to go in the two times we’ve been in Dubai as one needs reservations for a restaurant or bar to get past lobby security. I hear it’s pretty lavish, though, so would have been interesting to see.

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LynnH30-Mar-2015 00:05
Yes, this is one I recognize. I love the sail shape. V
larose forest photos29-Mar-2015 21:12
Fabulous shape to this building... really, the buildings there are out of this world. VV
globalgadabout29-Mar-2015 20:16
that is one billowing building....sounds as if the bar is quite popular..
janescottcumming29-Mar-2015 20:03
Such a creative design. I have always been fascinated by this building. Great shot! V
Julie Oldfield29-Mar-2015 16:19
It is too bad you couldn't get inside. I like the person and how it adds a sense of scale. Well composed. V
Buz Kiefer29-Mar-2015 15:39
Extraordinary structure. Beautiful, if stable. :) Vote.
bill friedlander29-Mar-2015 15:20
Truly a remarkable piece of architecture. You got a terrific shot of it. V
Carol Rollins29-Mar-2015 13:48
Amazing sailboat architecture! Great shot of this and great presentation.
Jeff Real29-Mar-2015 13:32
You have certainly made the most of this fabulous find ~V~
Tom LeRoy29-Mar-2015 12:51
A striking design and quite a view I'd imagine from the top. You'd need a lot of cash to stay here! V
Jim Coffman29-Mar-2015 12:28
That is some hotel! Wow, the design is really different! Nice capture,Helen!
John Hamers29-Mar-2015 12:05
Excellent capture of architectural icon with wonderful light on it. V!
Colin Storey29-Mar-2015 11:50
Fantastic image of this famous hotel. v
Graeme29-Mar-2015 10:13
A beautiful composition of the sail, Helen. Must have to have money to stay there! V
marie-jose wolff29-Mar-2015 10:03
looks like a big sail, very nice building! V
The Ellisons29-Mar-2015 09:55
Beautiful shot, I love the light on the building in combination with the cloudy background.
Patrick Goossens29-Mar-2015 08:40
A very Iconic building. It's nice to see a different POV, since most pictures I've seen from it are taken from the other side.
John Reynolds LRPS29-Mar-2015 08:35
The views from the top should be impressive. V.
Anitta29-Mar-2015 08:22
Looks amazing and the person on the beach gives truly a good scale to this image. V
Milan Vogrin29-Mar-2015 08:08
Look beautiful! V!
chris morton29-Mar-2015 08:02
looks ready to scud off along the gulf
joseantonio29-Mar-2015 07:49
Such a lovely and interesting design.Nice capture.v.
Bill Miller29-Mar-2015 07:48
Reservations to get into the bar! Must be very special.
danad29-Mar-2015 07:43
Nice with this light harmonizing all the colors of the image. V.
Guest 29-Mar-2015 07:03
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Gerard Koehl29-Mar-2015 06:57
Magnifique, on dirait une voile de bateau. V