Photos: Life in Dubai

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  • Dubai Internet City

    Dubai Internet City

    Dubai Internet City: Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, Cisco and others have opened offices here, although currently, most only use it for sales and marketing.

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • Sheik Zayed road

    Sheik Zayed road

    The drive down Sheik Zayed road in Dubai. Most of the buildings were built in the last five years.

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • Burj Al Arab

    Burj Al Arab

    The iconic Burj Al Arab luxury hotel. A night here starts at $1,250, but you get your own butler.

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • South Park in Dubai

    South Park in Dubai

    Obscenity is banned on TV networks in the Middle East, but here is one of the kids from "South Park" serving as a spokesman for Arabia Air.

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • Polystation

    Polystation

    This "Polystation" game console, seen at the Dubai souk, was on sale for the equivalent of about $40.

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • Iranian delegation

    Iranian delegation

    Part of the Iranian delegation at the International Petroleum Technology Conference. Oil nations have gathered to show off how technology can help them more cheaply get fossil fuels.

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

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Dubai Internet City

Dubai Internet City: Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, Cisco and others have opened offices here, although currently, most only use it for sales and marketing.

Caption by: Bill Detwiler

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