Chapter 39: Asia V
10:36 am in Dubai (USA time: 10:36 pm), our team is in the sky, flying in their plane.
Amy said while reading her guidebook, "Dubai is situated in the southern Persian Gulf, considered as one of the leading cities in the world. It is such a developed and sophisticated city in the United Arab Emirates. The crime rate in Dubai is so low. Virtually it is 0% across Dubai. That is why this city is considered one of the safest cities on earth. The law is so strict in Dubai. On the other hand, the people of Dubai are maintained with full of morality. The world's largest gold chain is in Dubai. It was made during DSF- 1999. A total of 22 kg of gold was used, and the length of the chain was 4.2 km. The total chain was bought by 9600 people, in bracelet size and necklace wear pieces."
"Wicked… where's our location," said Tikal.
"It's Burj Khalifa," said Tails.
"Amy, can you tell us what it is," said Cream, so confused.
Then Amy says, "The Burj Khalifa height is a staggering 828 meters (2716.5 feet) tall, soaring over Dubai. It's three times as tall as the Eiffel Tower and nearly twice as tall as the Empire State Building. Laid end to end, its pieces stretch over a quarter of the way around the world. Aside from holding the world record for being the tallest building globally, the Burj Khalifa holds six other world records. The Burj Khalifa is also the tallest freestanding structure in the world, has the highest number of stories in the world, has the highest occupied floor in the world, has the highest outdoor observation deck in the world, has the elevator with the longest travel distance in the world, and has the tallest service elevator in the world."
"I still don't understand what it is," said Knuckles.
"It's a skyscraper."
"Oh."
"It's obvious the battery is on the top floor," said Sonic.
"Impossible. There are 163 floors," said Amy.
"We're going have to fly to the top," said Tikal.
"And there it is," said Knuckles, sees the Burj Kalifa.
Then Tails airparks the plane, and the Team goes on the top floor.
"Well, we're here. YIPE! Why does it have to be so high," said Cream, in shock to see they are up so high.
"You can fly. How can you be scared of heights," said Tikal.
"I'm still six years old."
"Oh, yeah."
"Here's the battery," said Tails, disable a 2ft battery in a 2ft plug from the ground.
"Wow. The city sure is beautiful from up here," said Amy, enjoys the scenery with Sonic, Knuckles, and Tikal.
Then the Team hears the elevator dings and turns around. Zor comes out of the elevator to pounce on Amy to get the key. But he misses falls off of the skyscraper.
"What a vampire-bat-thingie idiot," said Amy.
"Let's find a hotel before he tries to come back up," said Sonic.
It's 11:20 at Anantara the Palm Dubai Resort (USA time: 11:20 pm). Everyone is swimming in the pool. Wait… even Sonic?!
"Everyone! I'm finally doing it," said Sonic.
"I'm so proud of you for conquering your fear," said Amy.
"Now, that Sonic the Chicken is now Sonic the Hedgehog again. This is relaxing. Despite its morning," said Knuckles.
"Where's our next stop," said Cream.
"Iran. It will take one hour and fifty minutes. We won't have to wake up early," said Tails.
"Good. Cause I want to get good rest. And I got a Persian Rug for a souvenir," said Tikal.
"We have enough time to relax. But I wonder what happened to the vampire-bat-thingie," said Cream.
"Do you mean Zor," Tails asking.
Back with Zor, he is still falling from the skyscraper and says, "when will I plow to the ground soon?"
Then he lands in a cart filled with bags of Dubai Spices.
When he pokes his head, his eyes were red, and he said calmly, "it burns."