Dubai, UAE photographed from the ISS in 2025. I took this photo on Expedition 72, my latest in observing the changes in this city from sapce. Over 22 years the lighting changed from sodium/mercury vapor to multi-colored LED as the city grew. Construction of the Palm Islands was early in 2003, but now a distinct landmark. From orbit we observe developments like this worldwide!
More photos from space can be found on my twitter and Instagram, astro_pettit
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