Marina Mall in Abu Dhabi

The Marina Mall and the Tower.

The Marina Mall is the biggest shopping mall in Abu Dhabi. It is also one the most visited places in the city.

Bus Trip from Dubai to Abu Dhabi

Bus trip from Dubai to Abu Dhabi on RTA. Sorry about the dirty window!

During my stay in Dubai, I decided to make a bus trip to Abu Dhabi. The distance from Dubai to Abu Dhabi is about 160 km and a ride on the bus shouldn't take more than two hours.


There is a very good bus service available between Dubai and Abu Dhabi. You can take either the Emirates Express or one of the buses operated by RTA (Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority). The buses depart every 30 minutes or sooner, if the bus gets filled with passengers.

Dubai Pictures - The Old Bastakiya District

Some more pictures from the old Bastakiya district in Dubai.


A local TV crew was shooting an item while I was strolling in Bastakiya. That's how I managed to take a picture of a guy pulling a traditional cart.

Dubai Creek

Highrise buildings on the Deira side of Dubai Creek.

Dubai Creek is a saltwater creek in Dubai. It divides the city into two main sections - Deira and Bur Dubai.


It was along the Dubai creek area where the Bani Yas tribe first settled in the early 19th century. This tribe established the Al Maktoum dynasty which rules Dubai to the present day.

The Dubai Skyline

The Dubai skyline, as seen from my hotel Rydges Plaza.

I think Dubai has one of the most impressive skylines in the world.