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.