All USACE personnel typically have a stop-over in Dubai, UAE for one night before flying to Kabul, Afghanistan. Despite the global economic climate, Dubai is still has a skyline littered with cranes. Home to several 7 star hotels and resorts, as well as the famous palm-frond shaped man-made island off the coast, it's an impressive place. The first thing that I noticed once stepping off the plane was the 115 degree heat...and it was 10:00 PM! We stay at a really nice hotel (though not one of the 7 star joints) where English is spoken, thankfully, because my Arabic is horrible...well actually non-existant!
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