23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Burj Khalifa in Dubai, UAE: Touching the Sky
This photograph captures the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, UAE, rising boldly against a clear blue sky and reflecting across the calm waters below. Taken from the Dubai Fountain area, the image shows not only the world’s tallest tower but also the energy and ambition that define the city around it. The scene highlights how Dubai blends modern architecture, innovation, and urban beauty, creating a skyline that seems to reach endlessly upward—truly “touching the sky.”
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 11.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Camera: | Canon EOS 5D Mark II |
| Copyright: | © Roland Ingal |