EXTRAS:
Some views from the inbound flight. With some farms, and desert views.
Parked at DXB right next to a Corendon 737! First time seeing this for sure.
Safi Air A319 (Afghanistan)
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We stayed at the Airport Hotel (Holiday Inn Express), it had wonderful views of the airport and I took the opportunity to spot every morning I came down for breakfast! This was on the short bus trip to the Hotel, though 5min away was a rail terminal connected to the airport.
The view right from outside the Hotel
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At Emirates Mall
Walking around Jumeira beach later.
Spotted these while snooping around at DXB.