The bright lights of Dubai

With its teeming skyscrapers, the Middle Eastern metropolis of Dubai is a place made for after dark. The searing light of the sun has disappeared, while the tall buildings glimmer and twinkle with a myriad of illuminations.

Next to the Dubai Mall – the largest shopping centre in the world – is a dazzling spectacle made for night-time. The Dubai Fountain is a show which sees plumes of water gushing high into the air and dancing to music.

This makes the city a great location for night photography. Armed with my tripod, I took shots of the Dubai Marina area, and then headed to catch the fountain in all its glory.

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6 thoughts on “The bright lights of Dubai”

steviegill on October 1, 2012 at 14:03 said:

Great collection of night shots.

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- mikeosbornphoto on October 1, 2012 at 16:41 said:
  
  Thanks very much, Stevie, much appreciated.
  
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ckponderings on September 26, 2012 at 22:46 said:

Great series of images, Mike. I echo Lautal’s comments about the beauty of the night shots – and I love the white fountain! :)

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- mikeosbornphoto on September 27, 2012 at 18:31 said:
  
  Thank you very much, Richard. Night shoots are always fun, better in desert heat than the middle of winter here! I’m a bit more partial to the blue fountain, as it goes…
  
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lautal on September 26, 2012 at 20:37 said:

Stunning night pictures, Mike! Dubai is a futuristic city.

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- mikeosbornphoto on September 26, 2012 at 20:39 said:
  
  Thank you very much, Alexander. Yes, it’s quite amazing. Look upwards everywhere and you see lights.
  
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