Dubai

Superlatives in the sand — The world's tallest tower, man-made islands, gold souks and desert dunes — a global crossroads between East and West.

United Arab EmiratesBest time: November–March

Country

United Arab Emirates

Region

Middle East

Best time

November–March

90°F / 32°C

Clear sky 9 mph

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Things to see & do

Signature attractions and experiences in Dubai.

landmark

Burj Khalifa

828 m of glass and steel — observation decks at 124, 125 and 148 floors.

experience

Dubai Mall & Dubai Fountain

1,200 shops, an aquarium and choreographed fountain shows.

landmark

Palm Jumeirah

The palm-shaped island of resorts, capped by Atlantis.

historic

Old Dubai & Gold Souk

Abra boats across the Creek to spice and gold markets.

experience

Desert Safari

Dune bashing, camel rides and Bedouin-style dinners.

museum

Museum of the Future

A torus of calligraphy exploring the world of 2071.

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Living guide content for Dubai — read or listen in 46+ languages.

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Signature events

January

Dubai Shopping Festival

City-wide sales, fireworks and raffles.

March

Dubai World Cup

The world's richest horse race at Meydan.

Getting there & around

The driverless Metro's Red Line strings the city together; DXB has its own stations. Taxis are plentiful and cheap; abras cross the Creek for a dirham.

DWC

Al Maktoum International Airport

large airport

DXB

Dubai International Airport

large airport

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Dubai

Largest city in the United Arab Emirates

Dubai is the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates and the capital of the Emirate of Dubai. It is on a creek on the southeastern coast of the Persian Gulf. As of 2025, its population stands at 4 million, 92% of whom are expatriates. The wider urban area includes Sharjah and has a…

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