Captured from the International Space Station (ISS), Pettit's image showed the tallest building standing amid the brightly lit Dubai skyline.

Sharing the image, the NASA astronaut wrote on X: "Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building from space."

The image has already garnered a lot of reactions online.

An Emirati, whose X page identifies him as Hassan Sajwani, wrote in the comment section: " WooW ! Thank you Don.Like diamonds in the sky"

"An incredible photo!" wrote another X user.

An internet user named Bharat wrote in the comment section: " An iconic view! Burj Khalifa truly stands out, even from space."

The astronaut had earlier left internet users amazed by sharing an image of the ongoing Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj as captured from space.