ASTOUNDING VIEWS FROM THE TALLEST BUILDING IN THE WORLD

WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world.Home to one of the best skylines across the globe and the biggest skyscraper on the planet, the city makes for some impressive views, but none are more astounding than this collection of images taken from the 101st floor in the Burj Khalifa. Photographer Daniel Cheong, 50, spent hours at the top of the phenomenal building capturing the amazing aerial shots. The building forms the centrepiece of Downtown Dubai – which was recently ranked as having the fifth best skyline in the world. He said: ‘I believe that a city always looks more beautiful from a high vantage point than ground level. Taken on the 12th May 2013

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PLAYFUL OWL PLAYS HIDE AND SEEK

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HYENA HAS THE LAST LAUGH

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FROG FRIENDS

PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .

TUNNELS OF WAVES

With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .

IPAD GAMES FOR KITTIES TURNS THEM INTO PI-CAT-SSO

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SCULPTURES THAT WILL LEAF YOU SPEECHLESS

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AURORA BOREALIS ILLUMINATES LAPLAND

From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .

STOLEN £2K BULLDOG REUNITED WITH FAMILY VIA TWITTER

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GAME, SET-TEE AND MATCH: COUPLE INSTALL TENNIS COURT IN LOUNGE

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HOUSEWORK-OUT

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