Thursday, January 1, 2015

Drama of Dubai

Dubai

Curved visual design
 I love to travel and discover new destinations and cultures! On my recent adventure to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, I anticipated the wonders of graceful minarets and bustling bazaars, majestic waterways and vivacious cafes but that is just a very tiny part of this global city.

Dune Bashing
The city has become symbolic for its skyscrapers and high-rise buildings, in particular the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world.  The striking modern architecture is so unique and captivating, it is as if you can dream-they can build it.  How do (you) make a one-hundred story building look curvy?

Ultramarine in the Sea
Relief wall sculpture
To get out of the city and traffic, we went to the desert for sunset dune-bashing. The stunning scene of the sunset, dramatic colors and expansive desert was exciting and unforgettable.

Unfortunately, I just missed Abu Dhabi Art 2014, a three-day festival bringing together leading international art galleries for talks and exhibitions.  I did get to see some beautiful paintings and sculpture by local artists as I traveled around the two cities.

There are so many reasons to travel: to have an adventure, to learn about another culture, to be exotic.  Sometimes getting out of your surroundings can help you find out about yourself.
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