From the simplicity of the Bedouin tent to the complexity of a global city in less than 70 years. As the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. Through these images, I hope to share my impressions of Dubai, from its iconic skyline and modern architecture to its vibrant streets and landscapes - a place where people and birds alike seem to move in harmony with the city’s rhythm and atmosphere.
On the beach.
The Burj Lake waterfront, home to the Dubai Fountain, at the heart of Downtown Dubai.
The Burj Lake waterfront, home to the Dubai Fountain, at the heart of Downtown Dubai.
Burj Khalifa.
Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall in Souk Al Bahar, a neighbourhood in Downtown Dubai.
A water taxi cruising along the Dubai Water Canal through Business Bay.
A water taxi station on the Dubai Water Canal in Business Bay..
A water taxi cruising along the Dubai Water Canal through Business Bay.
The Viewing Point at Dubai Creek Harbour.
Birds are another striking part of everyday life in Dubai. They seem to be everywhere - in parks, along waterways, around residential areas and even amid the dense urban landscape - adding an unexpectedly lively natural presence to a city usually associated with architecture, infrastructure and rapid development.
Shuttle to Space - a simulated journey to the OSS Hope space station at Dubai’s Museum of the Future.
Shuttle from space back to Earth - a simulated return journey from the OSS Hope space station at Dubai’s Museum of the Future.
