ARRIVED IN DUBAI!
First, the Burj Dubai - now officially the tallest building in the world - makes the Sears Tower look like a shack. And the Burj Al Arab hotel - which I'm staring at right now because my room faces it - is... well, there are no words. How can you possibly describe the awe of a hotel like this with a helipad looming over you, and it all changes color. It's more amazing than any pictures I've seen.
I flew through the airport when I arrived. Contrary to everything I've read, as an American citizen I didn't need a visa. No line to wait in! They directed me straight to the fast-track passport line where I got through it in 10 minutes. As soon as I got to baggage claim, my bag was already through. Hopped in a taxi in 5 minutes and was here in no time.
As we were landing, we flew right by the Palm Deira islands. I wonder how expensive a helicopter tour of the city is?
Ah well, when daylight comes I'll be out and about. I have some plans already mid-day along Sheikh Zayed Road were all the great skyscrapers are, so I should have pix to post tomorrow. I tell ya, a 12.5 hour flight isn't so bad when you sleep through most of it, have a few meals, and maybe catch a movie. Not too bad. I love British Airways.
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