trash?

last weekend I had photo shooting at JBR - the beach. While I was waiting for the client, I noticed this graffiti at the entrance of the Ocean View Hotel. I couldn't read the artist's signature.
posted for Monday Murals

lost in reflection

posted for weekend reflection

Deer in Dubai?

Another statue from the same area in JBR.

JBR

I took this picture as well on last Sunday. at the same area with Frog Statue.

Strange Day in Dubai

On Sunday, I was off for the Easter. It is not common holiday in UAE but thanks to our company I enjoy extra free day.
I decided to enjoy this free day for exploring around and taking some pictures.

First I went to police station to correct the insurance number on one report before fun part of the day. I failed. They said it is not possible.

Couple weeks back I saw some real graffiti around Al Quzz Industrial Area, I went over there, drove around up and down. I saw some places I haven't seen before. still I couldn't find that graffiti area.

After double failure, I told myself "No problem. I might not fixed the report or couldn't find the graffiti but there is still interesting things at the JBR." I remember one post on Instagram about Paint Ball Art. it was described that you are shooting with paint ball on a canvas and here you have art. :) It sounds different and it was saying available till 21 st of April. I went JBR just because of that, walked around. and again failure. Nothing was there.

While I was walking I saw some announcement about that day's activity. I looked for that as well I might be looking for that little bit early.

At the end of the day, I couldn't see anything I intended. On the other hand, I enjoyed many other things which I was not expecting to see. Like this new (at least it is new to me) frog statue at JBR. :)

Weekend reflection - The Beach Mall

Posted for weekend reflection theme.

Dubai Canvas

After yesterday's post,, here I have another picture from 3D Pavement Art Festival, Dubai Canvas.

Dubai Canvas

Last week there was 3D pavement art festival first time in Dubai, it is exhibited opposite to Jumeriah Beach Residence (JBR).
Its called "Dubai Canvas".
Many 3D pavement artists from all around world and some local artist participate that.  I visited at the last evening. This artwork is belong to Gregor Wasik ,

paddling

Monocyle in Dubai

taken at the Beach - JBR.

Recently I started to see these kind of security people around the city. It started at airport couple of years ago, than the Dubai Mall and on the street.

Besides security people, I saw couple of people in the working on their way to the office with mono wheel gadgets.

Retro Feast..

A cafe at JBR - the Beach.

I am not sure when it has opened. I am not going this area often since the traffic became a problem at that area.

The decoration of the cafe is totally British. Even you can see the Tube underground sign at the top also as a part of decoration.

classical view from JBR

Very Classical view from one of buildings at JBR. They have sand colour and very narrow windows a lot of square. Their location is great just a few minutes from the beach. a lot of restaurants cafes nearby.
posted for skywatch Friday.

beach time

Yesterday I was bit lazy to prepare today's post. :(
this morning we went to The beach for breakfast and I took this picture on the way back.
this is the best season for the beach. :)

weekend reflection at escalator

Taken at The Beach Mall.
have a nice weekend..
posted for weekend reflections..

F for Fashion

Here we are another Wednesday and this week's letter is F.

I have one picture for you from the archive. I took this picture at JBR the Walk. There are several shops and one of them is selling expensive high brands.
You may guess the price level from their windows and their design most of the times. This shop is one of those.

F for Fashion...
you can see other blogger's contributions from here 

E for Eight

Here is my E for the ABC Wednesday theme.

a photo from my archive of numbers. Taken at JBR

click here for more posts from other blogger's contribution for the this week's theme.

lines at JBR

Taken at JBR (Jumeriah Beach Residence) - the walk.

Midsummer day

Today is 21st June, the longest day in northern hemisphere.

It is celebrated in mostly Scandinavian countries.

This picture may not fit for the celebration midsummer day at outdoor but because of the bright sun I wanted to share it for today.

reflection through escalator

Last weekend, we went to the Beach for breakfast at one of new places recently opened at The Beach / JBR. On the way back, I noticed this reflection at escalator of underground car park.

The colours were changing constantly.  I spent couple of minutes, at the same spot. At the end security approached and asked me, "I really couldn't understand. What is there to be photographed?"

It was obvious that I was not security threat and the question was just coming from the curiosity. :) After I showed him the picture, he really liked it.

Taking a picture in public may disturb many people in everywhere, but here in Dubai, it is more sensitive. Sometimes, people may smile at you while you are taking picture sometimes they may stopped you, even if you were concentrate on something else, they may claim that you were taking their pictures which they are not approve.

It happened couple of times and the only solution is showing them what was taken and in case if they were in the frame by mistake, delete those pictures in front of their eyes. I would not take any risk on that kind a situation.

posted for weekend reflection.

Going to the beach

The weather is getting warmer and warmer..
taken yesterday at The Beach complex at JBR.
While I was returning to home these two ladies were going to beach at noon time. I don't think that was a good idea but they were not alone.