Dubai: Eastern Hemisphere’s Wondrous City

Ever since the kids and I saw the astonishing Toothpick City in Syracuse, which showcased some of the world’s most beautiful buildings and skyscrapers all built from toothpicks (!), we’ve had an interest in world architecture. The architecture of the Far East (China, India, and the Middle East) is very strange and unusual to us.

I’ve seen a few photos of the city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, so I decided to look up a few more. Wow! I just have to share!

Dubai is the fastest growing city in the world. The architecture that is popping up out of the sands of this Persian Gulf coastal city are amazing.

They are building numerous man-made islands, in various shapes. Here are some in the shapes of palm trees. I suppose some of those islands are Arabic writing.

Dubai is expected to become the Read more