We had isolated snow flakes falling out of the sky on the walk to the stadium, but now the skies are blue.

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In particular, try the public beach at Jumeirah Beach Walk or a sky high bar with a view over the sea, such as Pure Sky Lounge at Hilton Dubai Jumeirah or the Observatory at Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel.

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Jewel, plus a Doberman playfully called Fifi and a big-winning wire fox terrier called Sky were among the favorites to walk off with prized silver bowl.

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Finally, the granite giant was laid to rest hovering over a 456ft-long, 15ft deep walkway at the museum, where visitors can walk beneath the massive rock to admire its immensity against the sky.

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