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It is the playground of the rich where ostentatious wealth is flaunted, the skyscrapers reach the skies and the sun never seems to stop shining.
Tourists pack the boats as they float past the towering buildings that stand beside the turquoise-blue waterways.
Now an amazing timelapse video of Dubai takes viewers on an incredible four and a half minute journey through its streets, high-speed rail, the breathtaking skyline, the night life and the visually stunning sunsets and sunrises.
Reach for the sky: An image of the towering buildings which sit by the waterways of Dubai which was taken from the video
Water wonder: The video which was filmed during a trip to the UAE last January shows the boats in the marina
Sandy oasis: The desert is never far away from the opulent lifestyle and wealth of the residents of Dubai
High speed: The video shows what the driver sees as his train races along the track surrounded by the city skyscrapers
The video was uploaded by Vimeo user Dimid after a trip to the UAE last January. He used a number of cameras to capture the beauty of Dubai spread over more than 24 hours.
Since it was posted on the internet eight days ago, the clip has become an online hit with more than 100,000 views.
Water fun: The boats are pictured travelling up
and down the waterways all day and night as tourists get a close up view
of the landmarks
No jams: Traffic is seen rushing along the major roads in a golden yellow glimmering light
Nightlife: Dubai never seems to sleep as the bright lights reflect on the water in the amazing video shot by Vimeo user Dimid
Light show: Gusihng fountains, lit up by bright yellow beams, shoot plumes of water up into the night sky
Sunset: The beautiful red and orange hues over the city are captured in the timelapse video
An iconic image of the self-styled 'seven-star' hotel Burj al Arab - built to mimic a style of Arabian ship - can be seen from the waterway's edge.
The dancing fountains are lit up outside another hotel testifying to the opulent lifestyle of the wealthy residents.
Tourist mecca: Hundreds of sightseers gather to
take pictures of one of incredible skyscrapers that jostle for space
along the waterways
Game for golf: An 18-hole course is lit up for night-time players. There is no shortage of sandy bunkers
Landmark: An image of the self-styled 'seven-star' hotel Burj al Arab - built to mimic a style of Arabian ship
Futuristic: A night picture from the video of Dubai which was a fishing settlement less than 60 years ago
The rush-hour traffic is pictured speeding through the streets in a yellow glimmering flash, while travelling on the high-speed train appears to be seen through the eyes of the driver as it races along the tracks.
The beautiful sunsets and sunrises with vivid red hues are captured in the footage.
Dubai has come a long way since 1959 when the Emir of Kuwait lent Dubai millions of dollars to renovate the city's creek, to enable it to accommodate large ships and turn the area into a major trading hub.
Man-made: Out of the desert Dubai was created as seen in the video clip taken by Vimeo user Dimid
Towering: A skyscraper dominates the skyline as the sun sets on the city which is home to thousands of ex-pats
Red sky at night: The beautiful sky as the sun sets over Dubai
Sightseers can be seen on the video gathering to admire the skyscrapers and enjoying the sights from the boats that go back and forth along the waterways.
Last year Dubai was the 22nd most expensive city in the world, and the most expensive city in the Middle East.
Dubai has also been rated as one of the best places to live in the Middle East.
These latest images will only add to its reputation.
- To watch the full video by dimid on Vimeo click here
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