UAE-based publishing house explorer has launched the latest addition to its award-winning photography range with the support of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
Dubai - A View From Above comprises 150 aerial images depicting Dubai's breath-taking views and out-of-this-world architectural achievements - many from vantage points that have never before been seen. Thanks to four years of dedicated aerial photography and countless helicopter flights, the collection of images by Pezhman Ziaian offers a unique bird's eye view of some of the latest iconic structures, which now define the emirate of Dubai, such as the Burj Khalifa, the Meydan, Emirates Terminal 3 and the Palm Jumeirah.
Pamela Grist, head of photography at explorer stated: "This unprecedented collection of aerial photography transports the reader to the skies above Dubai and gives fresh perspective to Dubai's incredible story of extraordinary progress."
Dubai-based Ziaian added: "I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoumfor blessing this project with his invaluable support and cherished encouragement. I am also deeply indebted to His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group for his contributions, without which this project would not have been realised.
"I sincerely hope this book helps to share the sense of beauty and glory I experienced while soaring over Dubai, and that the portrait that emerges does justice to this extraordinary, iconic city."
Kindly providing the foreword for the book, His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum said of the publication: "Such an aerial view is rare and it is appropriate that through the lens of such an experienced cameraman a fresh perspective on the city has been realised. The photographs contained in this book highlight the striking urban beauty and remarkable natural setting of this modern, multicultural metropolis."
Dubai - a view from above will soon be released in a multi language edition that includes Chinese, French, German, Russian.
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About Explorer Publishing:
Explorer was founded in Dubai, United Arab Emirates in 1995, and has rapidly expanded its portfolio of complete residents' guides, mini visitors' guides, mini maps, maps and atlases, as well as lifestyle guides and photography books covering the Middle East, Asia Pacific, Europe, North America and beyond. Explorer also has a strong contract publishing arm comprising clients who benefit from its award-winning content and creativity. For more information, log on to askexplorer.com
Media Contact:
To interview Pezhman Ziaian, for further press information or to order sample copies, please contact Shedan at shedan@askexplorer.com or call +971 (0)4 340 8805 ext 202.
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