Google Street View Adds Its First Arab City: Dubai

Back in February, it was revealed Dubai would be the first city in an Arab country to be featured on Google Street View, though no launch date was provided at the time. As it turns out, that day was yesterday, and users can now take a virtual tour of the city using Street View. This launch was preceded by Google taking its cameras up Dubai's towering Burj Khalifa skyscraper, something that was likewise its own first for both Google and Dubai.

Google announced the new addition to Street View on Monday, pointing out major landmarks visitors can now see through the service. Among them is the Sheikh Zayed Road, which is the longest road in the Emirates sitting near the coastline (featured above). It gives a solid look at the towering buildings that dot Dubai's landscape.

Those interested in the booming city can also check out a look at the Dubai Mall and surrounding regions and landmarks. Google also took its cars through Deira, where users can take a virtual tour of the markets and smaller classic buildings.

Rounding out the more notable locations is Dubai Creek, which is shown in glimpses from the road. This is only one of Google's recent Street View efforts. Back in October, the Internet giant used a camel to take a camera into the Liwa Desert, also located in the United Arab Emirates.

SOURCE: Google