Abu Dhabi

This holiday, I decided to finally head to Dubai to visit a friend who has been raving about it.  

Before Dubai though...Abu Dhabi.  The Capital.  Dubai's quieter, richer big brother.

Home of Emirates Palace (bottom: view from our hotel across the way, Jumeirah at Etihad Towers)...

Beautiful sunrises.

And my personal favorite, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (with all its exquisite details).