Dubai is one of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates, as well as the most populated city of the country. Dubai is a business hub of the Middle East, situated along the southern coast of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula. The emirate of Dubai is set within the Arabian Desert and it is dominated by arid landscapes. Dubai City stands out for its skyscrapers namely the Neo-futuristic Burj Khalifa, or Burj Dubai, the tallest structure in the world with a height of 829.8 m (2,722 ft). Through the Dubai Downtown there is the magnificent Dubai Fountain, exuberant green parks namely the Dubai Miracle Garden, and sumptuous hotels. Offshore there are man-made archipelagos and the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah hotel, one of the most luxurious hotels in the world.
Population: over 3 thousand inhabitants
Main attractions: Burj Khalifa (160-story skyscraper & observation deck), Burj Al Arab Jumeirah hotel, Dubai Mall, Dubai Fountain, Dubai Creek, Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, Dubai Miracle Garden, Jumeirah Mosque, Dubai Opera, Dubai Marina, Dubai Gold Souk (traditional market), Wild Wadi Water Park, Atlantis The Palm hotel, Etihad Museum, Ski Dubai, Burj Park
Nearest Airports: Dubai International Airport (DXB - مطار دبي الدولي)
