Abraj: The two towers of Dubai

Abraj: Plural of Burj which is Arabic for Tower.

Timelapse video featuring the two iconic towers of Dubai. The Burj Al Arab and the world's tallest building. The Burj Khalifa.

Commisioned to shoot various timelapses of the Emirate by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai. This is an edit I put together for myself of some of my favourite shots. Including some amazing views from 154 floors up on the Burj Khalifa.


Music is by Vaughan Williams: Variations on theme by Thomas Tallis

[CenyddRos]

Fantastic architecture. I really love your choice of music on this one, Philip.

[UrbanGooseFilms]

Amazing video as usual. Your locations and camera settings are always flawless.

[gerhardg]

AWESOME - it really likes a Hollywood movie. :-)
Merci for sharing Philip.

[FullForceDrummer]

@philipbloom Thank you so much for the lovely Video!!!!

[PierreLunaere]

I'm not sure whether music and movie go well with each other. Sure, the pure symmetry of the towers reflects perfectly the heavenly strings; though, some time lapse sequences really do disturb the grandeur of some moments. For example the shot at 3:00 (an uneasiness which disappears when one forces to concentrate on the tower in the background), and some other tiny details.
But nethertheless, truely a eye- and mind-opener. Shots like at 3:33 are simply stunning. Great work...

[amcorockx]

great timelapse! What focal length did you use for that first shot? Or what lens? Thanks

[yabdelm]

I haven't watched the video yet but you know I'm a crazy fan of your work. I'm also Egyptian and the title sounds a bit weird to me, it's like "Towers: The Two Towers of Dubai" :D like it's using the same word twice to my ear.

[Inthebubblefilms]

Mr Bloom...my hero!!! Would love your opinion on to buy a new video camera to shoot weddings and small films, i have around $5000 to spend, i'm curious what YOU would or video camera, and what kind? A response from the king would make my day!! thanks man

[Hamish]

lol the mrs didnt believe it was Dubai thought it was a model city

[philipbloom]

erm...what a ridiculous thing to say. have you ever read/ watched my blackmagic reviews? now take a moment of your time...visit my website and go to my ethics statement. i would appreciate.

oh and then check out the 5d raw review on my site if you can.

thanks

philip