Sunday, February 05, 2006


This stunning architecture is actually part of a shopping mall in Dubai called Ibn Battuta Mall (after the famous Arab traveler with the same name). This part of the mall has been recreated using actual designs from Persia. Probably the most ironic thing is, right in the middle of this is an outlet of Starbucks! You might not be able to read the Arabic, but it definetly says Starbucks Coffe.

8 comments:

Wolf said...

Nice indoor shot, lot's of color and detail!

ndiginiz said...

Tena koe ehoa
Your image gives a great sense of the scale of this building, it's huge! It's a magnificent construction and design with very a ndiginiz nativ feel.

Unknown said...

Another good one Ali, very colourful, very bright, and huge.

dissok said...

I don't think Starbucks has made it down to Australia yet, at least not my little part of it anyway. Mind you, we are a little slow here Down Under. *smiles*

The colours are amazing! So crisp and clear! After viewing this photograph I am desperate to go shopping and to travel. :)

Ahamed Iqbal said...

Amazing mall. Good exposure for an indoor shot, nice work.

Jill said...

Starbucks! Love it. It's a beautiful shopping area.

Unknown said...

good pic"colors r kool&vibrant

Dave MacIntyre said...

Beautiful place...even the Starbuck logo blends in nicely. Great photo Ali!