Showing posts with label United Arab Emirates (UAE). Show all posts
Showing posts with label United Arab Emirates (UAE). Show all posts
Saturday, 15 April 2017
Wednesday, 2 July 2014
Postcard from the United Arab Emirates!
Today I got a great postcard from the United Arab Emirates! The postcard shows a spectacular view of Downtown Dubai. Burj Khalifa, a skyscraper seen slightly to the left of the center is the most prominent part of the skyline. It is the tallest man-made structure int he world, standing at 829.8 metres. Construction on the building was started in 2004 and it was once known as Burj Dubai. It has 163 floors and was designed by the architect Adrian Smith. Its official opening was on January 4, 2010 and it reportedly cost $1.5 billion to make. Thanks Sana!
Saturday, 8 March 2014
Postcard from the United Arab Emirates!
Today I got a nice postcard from the United Arab Emirates! The postcard features multiple views of the Dubai Metro. The Dubai Metro is a fully automated rail system in Dubai. It is considered to be the world's largest fully automated rail system in the world, with 75 kilometres. As of now, only two out of the five planned lines are operational. Beautiful stamps were used! Thanks lookatmycamels!
Saturday, 1 March 2014
Postcard from the United Arab Emirates!
Today I got a cool postcard from the United Arab Emirates! The postcard shows a Christmas greeting from Dubai, one of the country's major cities. It features a camel riding a sleigh with gifts with the city skyline in the background. A nice stamp with gold foiling was used. The stamp commemorates 250 years of Qasr Al Hosn, the oldest stone building in Abu Dhabi. It is part of a series of four stamps issued in November 2013. Thanks Ayn!
Thursday, 5 September 2013
Postcard from the United Arab Emirates!
Today I got a beautiful card from the United Arab Emirates! The card shows a wonderful view of the world-famous Burj Al Arab in Dubai. It is often referred to as the world's only 7-star hotel and it stands on an artificial island. Its design is supposed to evoke the sail of a ship. Thank you so much Ayn!
Friday, 9 August 2013
Postcard from the United Arab Emirates!
Today I got a really nice postcard from the United Arab Emirates! The card shows a view of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. The stamp has embossed gold printing. Thanks so much Ayn!
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