Burj Al Arab at night

burj at night
Originally uploaded by intrus.

Dubai is home of the world's only 7 star hotel. The crowned prince of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed, had this built more as a personal achievement and a tourist attraction than an investment as a hotel. To me it is just luxurious beyond anything reasonable. Once I can muster up the 200 Dirhams to go inside I'll let you know if the rumors of it being over the top with gold and gawdy beyond belief are true. For now I can promise you that it is a beautiful sight from afar, especially at night when the colours and lighting change every few minutes. From inside the Medinat Jumeirah shopping centre, overlooking the man made Venitian moat and the palms, it sure looks like Mohammed has accomplished everything he sought to achieve.