I spent a week in the UAE visiting my friend who lived in Dubai at the time. We spent most of our time in Dubai, with a day trip to Abu Dhabi and a two day trip to Oman.
Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall
The Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world at 154 stories or ½ mile tall! My friend Rasha who I was visiting had already been to the top, so I did this trip solo. I
When we first drove into the city, I felt like I was entering the future. Skyscrapers are everywhere and so many of them have creative architecture. This makes sense because Dubai is relatively new compared to most modern cities. Dubai
I flew into Abu Dhabi to see my friend Rasha who was in Dubai for the year on a Fulbright scholarship. Rasha is one of my best friends from college, and I couldn't pass up the chance to visit her