Dubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates known for luxury shopping, ultramodern architecture and a lively nightlife scene.
Burj Khalifa, an 830m-tall tower, dominates the skyscraper-filled skyline.
At its foot lies Dubai Fountain, with jets and lights choreographed to music. It is a tourist destination and Business Center.
Dubai is the third-richest country in the world, below Luxembourg at number two and Qatar at number one, with a GDP per capital of $57,744.
UAE makes bulk of its money from the production of goods and provision of services related to petroleum, petrochemicals, aluminium and cement.
Here are 7 cities that can be visited in UAE also referred to as the "Seven Emirates";
Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Umm Al Qaiwain, Fujairah, Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah.
Places to visit;
The Dubai Mall
The Dubai Fountain
Burj Khalifa
There are two major international Airports in Dubai, the Dubai International Airport and Al- Maktoum International Airport.
THE BEST TIME TO VISIT
Winter (November to March): Dubai has a hot desert climate with two distinct seasons.
The winter months have the most pleasant weather, ideal for outdoor activities.
The average daytime high is around 27°C with lows of around 17°C.
Dubai City
Dubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates known for luxury
shopping, ultramodern architecture and a lively nightlife scene.
Burj Khalifa, an 830m-tall tower, dominates the skyscraper-filled skyline.