Dubai’s over-the-top spectacles of luxury sit alongside profound traditions within the desert port’s cultural heritage. The metropolis is one of the seven emirates in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and has transformed over the past few decades into a glittering oasis. The architecture alone is enough reason to travel to Dubai, with hundreds of stunning buildings from soaring skyscrapers to modernist malls. But you’ll stay for the experience: opulent spas and world-class dining, glamorous hotels and superlative shopping. Meanwhile, Dubai’s impressive man-made islands offer picture-perfect beaches while the desert beckons outside the city.
However you choose to explore Dubai, here are some of the top things the city has to offer.
