Dubai's Burj Al Arab lights up in green and a close encounter with a whale shark - best pictures from the Gulf

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If you go

Where to stay: Courtyard by Marriott Titusville Kennedy Space Centre has unparalleled views of the Indian River. Alligators can be spotted from hotel room balconies, as can several rocket launch sites. The hotel also boasts cool space-themed decor.

When to go: Florida is best experienced during the winter months, from November to May, before the humidity kicks in.

How to get there: Emirates currently flies from Dubai to Orlando five times a week.

Wicked

Director: Jon M Chu

Stars: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey

Rating: 4/5

Farasan Boat: 128km Away from Anchorage

Director: Mowaffaq Alobaid

Stars: Abdulaziz Almadhi, Mohammed Al Akkasi, Ali Al Suhaibani

Rating: 4/5

Dubai's Burj Al Arab lights up in green and a close encounter with a whale shark - best pictures from the Gulf

Six striking photos from around the region over the past 24 hours

If you go

Wicked

Farasan Boat: 128km Away from Anchorage