• August 27, 2011 - Scaffolder Mithlamba balances himself as he prepares to add to the scaffolding on the 76th floor of the Infinity tower in Dubai Marina. The Marina area will be home to the tallest residential tower and arguable the most unique building the Infinity tower which completes a 90 degree turn from the ground floor and the top 76th floor. Construction workers like Mithlamba put their lives at risk to build the unique area of Dubai Marina. Pawel Dwulit / The National
    August 27, 2011 - Scaffolder Mithlamba balances himself as he prepares to add to the scaffolding on the 76th floor of the Infinity tower in Dubai Marina. The Marina area will be home to the tallest residential tower and arguable the most unique building the Infinity tower which completes a 90 degree turn from the ground floor and the top 76th floor. Construction workers like Mithlamba put their lives at risk to build the unique area of Dubai Marina. Pawel Dwulit / The National
  • August 27, 2011 - Dubai Marina and residential buildings are seen from the 76th floor of the Infinity Tower. Pawel Dwulit / The National
    August 27, 2011 - Dubai Marina and residential buildings are seen from the 76th floor of the Infinity Tower. Pawel Dwulit / The National
  • August 27, 2011 - Ronald from the Philippines hoses down a San Lorenzo 62 yacht in Dubai Marina. Ronald says he washes the boat almost everyday which is for sale for 8million Dhs by a Russian owner. Ronald says he enjoys the freedom his job gives him and enjoys the time he can spend out on the sea at times. Pawel Dwulit
    August 27, 2011 - Ronald from the Philippines hoses down a San Lorenzo 62 yacht in Dubai Marina. Ronald says he washes the boat almost everyday which is for sale for 8million Dhs by a Russian owner. Ronald says he enjoys the freedom his job gives him and enjoys the time he can spend out on the sea at times. Pawel Dwulit
  • August 29, 2011 - People sit in the water and watch the sunset at Jumeirah Beach in Dubai Marina. Pawel Dwulit / The National
    August 29, 2011 - People sit in the water and watch the sunset at Jumeirah Beach in Dubai Marina. Pawel Dwulit / The National
  • August 29, 2011 - Arabtec employee Rajendran, 38 poses for a photo on the tower crane atop the Infinity Tower in Dubai Marina. Rajendran has worked for the company for 7 years and has operated cranes on projects such as Marina tower, Le Reive building and???
    August 29, 2011 - Arabtec employee Rajendran, 38 poses for a photo on the tower crane atop the Infinity Tower in Dubai Marina. Rajendran has worked for the company for 7 years and has operated cranes on projects such as Marina tower, Le Reive building and???
  • August 30, 2011 - Advika, 2 enjoys a ride on a carousel outside of the Marina Mall in Dubai Marina during the first day of Eid al Fitr in Dubai Marina. Pawel Dwulit / The National
    August 30, 2011 - Advika, 2 enjoys a ride on a carousel outside of the Marina Mall in Dubai Marina during the first day of Eid al Fitr in Dubai Marina. Pawel Dwulit / The National
  • August 30, 2011 - Parents and their children enjoy a ride on a carousel outside of the Marina Mall in Dubai Marina during the first day of Eid al Fitr. Many people took to the outdoors during and following sunset to spend time with friends and family as t???
    August 30, 2011 - Parents and their children enjoy a ride on a carousel outside of the Marina Mall in Dubai Marina during the first day of Eid al Fitr. Many people took to the outdoors during and following sunset to spend time with friends and family as t???
  • August 30, 2011 - People walk along The Marina Walk in Dubai Marina during the evening of the first day of Eid. Many people took to the streets to enjoy the evening with friends and family. Pawel Dwulit / The National
    August 30, 2011 - People walk along The Marina Walk in Dubai Marina during the evening of the first day of Eid. Many people took to the streets to enjoy the evening with friends and family. Pawel Dwulit / The National
  • August 29, 2011 - Arabtec employee Rajendran, 38 operates the tower crane atop the Infinity Tower in Dubai Marina. Rajendran has worked for the company for 7 years and has operated cranes on projects such as Marina tower, Le Reive building and the Burj Kh???
    August 29, 2011 - Arabtec employee Rajendran, 38 operates the tower crane atop the Infinity Tower in Dubai Marina. Rajendran has worked for the company for 7 years and has operated cranes on projects such as Marina tower, Le Reive building and the Burj Kh???
  • August 30, 2011 - UAE residents Mother Malina splashes daughter Mara, 2 during a walk about along The Walk in Jumeirah Beach Residence in Dubai Marina. Pawel Dwulit / The National
    August 30, 2011 - UAE residents Mother Malina splashes daughter Mara, 2 during a walk about along The Walk in Jumeirah Beach Residence in Dubai Marina. Pawel Dwulit / The National
  • August 29, 2011 - Laborers for Royal House Gardens LLC Farouq, 29 cuts the hair of Mohamed Rasiq, 23 following their days work demolishing a old Jumeirah Beach presentation center on Jumeirah beach in Dubai Marina. Pawel Dwulit / The National
    August 29, 2011 - Laborers for Royal House Gardens LLC Farouq, 29 cuts the hair of Mohamed Rasiq, 23 following their days work demolishing a old Jumeirah Beach presentation center on Jumeirah beach in Dubai Marina. Pawel Dwulit / The National
  • August 29, 2011 - Also a certified accountant, Mohammed (right) from Egypt finishes his tea as a colleague waits for another shisha order in The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence Ramadan tent in Dubai Marina. They sell between 120 and 200 shisha orders per???
    August 29, 2011 - Also a certified accountant, Mohammed (right) from Egypt finishes his tea as a colleague waits for another shisha order in The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence Ramadan tent in Dubai Marina. They sell between 120 and 200 shisha orders per???
  • August 28, 2011 - Two men pray following sunset before having one of the last Iftars of Ramadan as their camels eat on Jumeirah beach in Dubai Marina. Pawel Dwulit / The National
    August 28, 2011 - Two men pray following sunset before having one of the last Iftars of Ramadan as their camels eat on Jumeirah beach in Dubai Marina. Pawel Dwulit / The National
  • August 29, 2011 - The skyline of Dubai Marina is seen from a para-sailing point of view of 150 meters above the sea. The Marina area of Dubai provides tourists and residents many things to do and explore. Sea and Sky adventures operated from the Hilton Ju???
    August 29, 2011 - The skyline of Dubai Marina is seen from a para-sailing point of view of 150 meters above the sea. The Marina area of Dubai provides tourists and residents many things to do and explore. Sea and Sky adventures operated from the Hilton Ju???

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In pictures: A week in Dubai Marina

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