We recently came across this interesting article. It appears that the Dubai Municipality plans to create a 3D map of the whole emirate. It is intended primarily for government use, but it will also be … [Read more...]
The best of Google Earth for June, 2013
June 28, 2013
The end of June is nearly upon us. Here are some of the highlights from the month: We took a look at Colin Hazelhurt's "Sailing Alone Around the World" set of tours, which he continues to create … [Read more...]
Experience the Burj Khalifa in Street View
June 24, 2013
The Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the tallest building in the world, is now accessible via Street View. Google used a variety of devices and techniques (including the "trekker") to capture the building and … [Read more...]