Sean Astin at MEFCC in Dubai Day 1

Here are many photos from Sean's first day in Dubai for the Middle East Film and Comic Con. Sean arrived at the Dubai airport on Thursday and posed for a photo with a fan.

His first full day started with a beach run along the Persian Gulf.

Sean glimpses the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. Keep that in mind!

He also sees the largest flag.

He checks the map so he doesn't get lost!

After the run, sweaty but happy!

Next it was time for a panel with all the major con guests.

Sean and Alan Turdyk, aka Wash Washburn on Firefly!

Sean and Manu Bennett (Azog in The Hobbit).

A young "Batman" joins the guests on stage.

Sean poses with some fans.

After the con, Sean had a chance to visit the Burj Khalifa, which is 2,722 feet tall, nearly 1/2 mile!