Paraglider in the Paranormal - a flying visit

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a very green tree, by contrast
It seems every time I'm back in Dubai that the Paranormal exterior has been recently repainted, and each time in a rosier hue. The salmon pink is gradually giving way to a red mullet. Fair enough.

paranormal interior, reflected, paraglider far right, reflecting
If the place looks surprisingly empty, it was only 12:30, half an hour after opening. I wasn't stopping, just having a quick cooling beer and four identical conversations. Nothing changes!

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