http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUQKuEYIt8I
These fireworks were declared most superlative in the world with 500,000 pyrotechnics being shot off around the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa. This building was featured in Mission Impossible 3 with Tom Cruise. Dubai is all about the the biggest and best. They boast the world’s largest mall, Dubai Mall which had 52 million tourist visitors last year which is more than New York City! One of the biggest draws is the downhill skiing in the mall complete with cute live penguins! We were tempted to stop over for a few days on the way home from India. I was really wanting to ride camels in the desert and lunch in the tent, but on second thought we really are not interested in all the excesses money can buy.
Today, it is 2 degrees and snowing, but I am not going to whine about the weather. When we went out to the market to stock up on things, because we are to get 16 inches of snow, I saw people waiting for the bus, and we were in a warm car. We also have warm coats, hats, scarves and gloves. And we came home to a warm home with arms full of food. . . . . . . .But I must admit that I had fleeting thoughts of sandal weather in Phoenix and or Ahmedabad instead of fleece lined Ugg boots in upstate New York!
Blessed New Year to you all!
TalesAlongTheWay 
Incredible fireworks is putting it mildly Anne. It has dropped to 23 degrees here, and no snow, just ice. I hate snow, but can maneuver in it, but the ice is just too difficult to even think about. And I have an early morning appointment with the surgeon tomorrow, so I’m hoping for a sudden change in weather to maybe somewhere in the 40’s. No chance, but hope springs eternal. Lovely post, as usual.
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Excellent post!!! Thanks for sharing!! Reblog!! 🙂
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Reblogged this on It Is What It Is and commented:
Very expensive display …. pennies to them!!
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Wow! Thanks for posting this.
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So glad you enjoyed it! Visit again soon!
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So glad you enjoyed it! Happy New Year!
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Always bigger and better in the UAE, absolutely spectacular though 😃😃 the dancing fountains in front of the building are the bigger in the world too and stunning to watch xx thank you for posting the video x
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