Yesterday, on my last day in Dubai, I took a little walk along the creek outside our compound to see what I could see as the sun went down. I personally may not see as much worth as others do in Architectural Photography (don’t ask me why), however I definitely noticed something this time.
Dubai is not just the opulent city of gold and money that many see it as. It’s not just the gateway to anywhere else in the world too. It’s a wide world in it’s own right. Walking along the creek I walked by many boats worked by people of all backgrounds; from Indians to Filipinos. Whilst they’re on deck they’re also catering to tourists from every destination imaginable; from the United States to China and Russia. It’s a world in itself.
Not only that, it’s not actually as urban as it may appear. It’s not all high-rises and skyscrapers, this part of Dubai is the old and historic part of the city. Just look at the photo: You may see just some boats on the river in front of some buildings, but I see contrast. Juxtaposition. I see the difference between the urban future and the developing past, in the present. These old fishing, tour, and cargo boats and dhows sitting in front of Bank headquarters in a cosmopolitan city represents just that.
In other news, this photo also marks the beginning of a new chapter in my life. As of tomorrow, I will officially be in University. Undoubtedly I will be in a financial hole, with travelling being very limited, however this will not stop me from doing what I love doing. I will be attending the School of Oriental and African Studies in London, and if that doesn’t present me new photographic experiences I don’t know what will. Not only that but I am constantly digging up old photos I’ve taken from across the world for you to see. So I will definitely keep going.
So farewell Dubai. I’ll be back soon. Hello London!
[Dubai Creek, Bur Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates]
Latitude: 25.265071
Longitude: 55.302220
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