Transarabian Cruise aboard the Aida Diva, 9-23 April 2010.

Dubai - Abu-Dhabi - Muscat - Safaga - Sharm El-Sheikh - Al Adabiyah- Suez - Antalya

Arrival at Port in Dubai

Burj Al Arab, Dubai

Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai

Skyscrapers everywhere (and often twin towers), Dubai

Modern Architecture everywhere (and imposing), Dubai

Burj Dubai (couldn't get it all in the picture ... impressive!)

QE II docked in Dubai

Shiekh Zayed Grand Mosque (by night), Abu Dhabi

Shiekh Zayed Grand Mosque (by day), Abu Dhabi

Inside the mosque, absolutely beautiful.

Side room for the Women to pray.

Monument seen while sailing into the Muscat Bay

The Sultans new Muscat palace (Erdogan visit at the time ... lots of security)

Sharm El-Sheikh

Entering the Suez Canal early in the morning.

Convoy of Ships being guided through the Canal.

Monument commemorating the 1914-1918 Defense of the Suez Canal.

Local fisherman.

Military Posts along the Suez.

Just about to leave the Suez Canal.

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Port Said, Egypt.

In the Mediterranean on the way to Antalya, and maybe an airplane (remember ... it was volcanic ash time and most flights were grounded. We were hoping, but indeed we caught our flight). Great relaxing holiday.