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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.
Things to see & do
Signature attractions and experiences in Dubai.
Burj Khalifa
828 m of glass and steel — observation decks at 124, 125 and 148 floors.
Dubai Mall & Dubai Fountain
1,200 shops, an aquarium and choreographed fountain shows.
Palm Jumeirah
The palm-shaped island of resorts, capped by Atlantis.
Old Dubai & Gold Souk
Abra boats across the Creek to spice and gold markets.
Desert Safari
Dune bashing, camel rides and Bedouin-style dinners.
Museum of the Future
A torus of calligraphy exploring the world of 2071.
Signature events
Dubai Shopping Festival
City-wide sales, fireworks and raffles.
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.
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