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Desert Diver Mar 16, 2009 5:00 PM

Dubai: Panoramas, Night pics and general photos
 
Hi all,

I just registered here, having checked this forum incognito for some time already ;) I am very interested in learning stuff about skyscrapers and especially getting to know more about whats going on here in Dubai.

Here are some of pics I took so far driving around town trying to find good spots with nice atmospheres or great views of Dubai's multiple skylines.

Hope you guys enjoy :)

Desert Diver Mar 16, 2009 5:01 PM

November 17th, 2008

http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/DSC_8921a.jpg

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http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/DSC_8977a.jpg

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http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/downtown_a.jpg

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Desert Diver Mar 16, 2009 5:01 PM

November 18th, 2008


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Desert Diver Mar 16, 2009 5:02 PM

November 23rd, 2008

A picture from the access to Palm Jumeirah, at a distance of 16km from Burj Dubai:

http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/DSC_9086a.jpg

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Desert Diver Mar 16, 2009 5:04 PM

November 26th, 2008

http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/DSC_9110_qa.jpg

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Same day from Safa Park:

http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/DSC_9116_qa.jpg

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Desert Diver Mar 16, 2009 5:04 PM

Also November 26th, 2008

Another pic with Safa Park in the foreground

http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/DSC_9120_qa.jpg

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Desert Diver Mar 16, 2009 5:05 PM

November 27th, 2008

From Nad Al Sheba Race Course area:

http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/DSC_9125_qa.jpg

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Desert Diver Mar 16, 2009 5:06 PM

December 2nd, 2008

http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/DSC_9175_qa.jpg

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Desert Diver Mar 16, 2009 5:07 PM

December 13th, 2008

I went out for some pics again, this time I made several panoramas. The first one shows both skylines, New and Old Dubai. The lighting differs due to automatic white balance :bash:, so unfortunately you can see the stitching (6 pics stitched together). Pic was taken from the road leading from Arabian Ranches Intersection towards Um Suqeim.

http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/wholedubai_qa.jpg

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Burj Dubai area zoomed in:

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From Al Jadaf area:

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From Al Khail Rd. close to Business Bay Crossing:

http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/olddubai1_qa.jpg

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Burj Dubai and The Address zoomed in:

http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/DSC_9359_qa.jpg

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From Ras Al Khor area:

http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/ras_al_khor_qa.jpg

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Desert Diver Mar 16, 2009 5:07 PM

December 16th, 2008

From the crescent of Palm Jumeirah:

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From Nad Al Sheba:

http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/DSC_9516_qa.jpg

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Zoomed:

http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/DSC_9519_qa.jpg

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From Burj Dubai Residences:

http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/DSC_9525_qa.jpg

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Zoomed:

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Construction work at Burj Dubai Lake:

http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/DSC_9540_qa.jpg

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Desert Diver Mar 16, 2009 5:08 PM

December 16th, 2008

The Address, Drive-by shot

http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/DSC_9532_qa.jpg

Desert Diver Mar 16, 2009 5:08 PM

Panorama of JLT skyline behind Emirates Hills, taken December 26th, 2008 from The Meadows.

http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/Jume...Towers1_qa.jpg

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Desert Diver Mar 16, 2009 5:09 PM

December 28th, 2008

http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/DSC_0140_qa.jpg

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Desert Diver Mar 16, 2009 5:09 PM

December 28th, 2008

There are many many birds around Emirates Hills, they love the area. Just think about it: About 6-8 years ago all this was desert and now birds sit and sing in every garden, along the lakes there are many birds like the following which could be considered a resident at one of the lakes behind our neighborhood.

http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/DSC_0039_qa.jpg

Here another panorama I took 3 days ago from the driving range of "The Montgomery". They got a very nice restaurant and although I don't know anything about Golf I always enjoy this place. Just gimme some good food, a cold beer or two and I can sit for hours enjoying the view :cheers2:

http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/JLT_montgomery_qa.jpg

Bigger version (2000x779):
http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/JLT_montgomery_q.jpg

Desert Diver Mar 16, 2009 5:10 PM

December 28th, 2008

A 5 pic panorama of Jumeirah Beach Residences and "The Walk" taken today during a relaxing afternoon on the beach :)

http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/marina1_qa.jpg

Large version (2800x786):
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Desert Diver Mar 16, 2009 5:11 PM

Dubai Mall on January 1st, 2009. The indoor fountain area has opened for public

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Desert Diver Mar 16, 2009 5:11 PM

Jumeirah Lakes Towers seen from The Meadows on January 3rd, 2009

http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/DSC_0670_qa.jpg

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which unfortunately is too noisy for a large version. Didn't take my tripod for the walk and used high ISO instead :ohno:

Desert Diver Mar 16, 2009 5:12 PM

January 9th, 2009, some pics from this afternoon chillin' on the beach at "The Walk". Took my fisheye out for a day in the sun :)

http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/DSC_0862_qa.jpg

http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/DSC_0876_qa.jpg

http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/DSC_0924_qa.jpg

Desert Diver Mar 16, 2009 5:12 PM

O-14 on January 16th, 2009

http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/DSC_1239_qa.jpg

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http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/DSC_1247_qa.jpg

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Desert Diver Mar 16, 2009 5:13 PM

A panorama from January 11th, 2009. Bought the largest ladder I could find and still had to climb the fassade to get on top of our house. My wife was rather scared, don't know when I'll be allowed to climb up there again :lol:

http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/rooftop_qa.jpg

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