Thursday, November 27, 2008
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Dubai is one of the seven emirates and most populous city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is located along the southern coast of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula. The city of Dubai is sometimes called "Dubai city" to distinguish it from the emirate.
Written accounts document the existence of the city for at least 150 years prior to the formation of the UAE. Dubai shares legal, political, military and economic functions with the other emirates within a federal framework.
Written accounts document the existence of the city for at least 150 years prior to the formation of the UAE. Dubai shares legal, political, military and economic functions with the other emirates within a federal framework.
Sad Farewell to QE2
We left QE2 at 11:00 this morning. She is to be handed off to the new owners today at 2:00. Ironically, Commodore Warwick will take over command from Captain McNaught, the former having been hired by Dubai until the ship goes into dry-dock for renovations.
The turnout last night was incredible and the Sheik's son boarded with and entourage of 40 to view the fireworks from the port bridge-wing.
Upon arrival at our hotel, we could see QE2 from our 31st floor bedroom: bittersweet
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
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