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Dubai Mall, Down Town, Dubai UAE

Gojal (Upper Hunza) is a fairy tale valley famous for high peaks, fascinating glaciers, beautiful meadows, awesome pastures, educated and hospitable community. Besides natural wealth and beauty, the valley harbors a diverse and endangered mountainous cultural traditions.

In January 2010, five villages of Gojal Valley were directly affected as a result of large landslide creating one of the biggest lake in the world. The road connection between China and Pakistan is also no more available. Boats are the only means of transportation available for those travelling to and from Gojal Valley.

Taken: Gojal Lake near Town of Gulmit, Upper Hunza, Pakistan

The Obelisque is found in Sultanahmet Square Istanbul, but was originally erected in Egypt by Pharaoh Tutmosis III. It was brought to Istanbul by in 390. The Column is 19,59 meters high, made of granite and illustrates the battle victories of the Pharaoh on its four sides.

Taken: Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul, Turkey

Unique creations from budding, local designer Khaleda Rajab Couture's latest collections took centre stage at Mall of the Emirates' trending-setting World of Fashion event.

Taken: Mall of Emirates, Dubai, UAE

They say to me in their awakening, "You and the world you live in are but a grain of sand upon the infinite shore of an infinite sea." And in my dream I say to them, "I am the infinite sea, and all worlds are but grains of sand upon my shore."

My loneliness was born when men praised my talkative faults and blamed my silent virtues.

Taken: Picket above Kharapocho Fort, Desert of Skardu, Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan