Dubai is the gem of the Middle East. All the best luxuries, technologies, architectural advancements and entertainment are available in Dubai. Dubai is home to the tallest man-made structure in the world, some of the most expensive real estate in the world, the tallest dancing fountains in the world and many more of the world’s best places and processes. Dubai has transformed itself from a small fishing village to one of the richest countries in the world almost overnight. That has made it a magnet for people the world over who want an opportunity to enjoy the best the planet has to offer.

Dubai is both a city and one of the United Arab Emirates. It is located on the Arabian Peninsula on the southern edge of the Persian Gulf. Dubai City is on the emirate’s northern coastline. Established in 1833, Dubai has exploded onto the world scene as a highly regarded holiday destination in the past quarter of a century. It is an amazing place. It is a desert region with beautiful cities and a series of man-made islands. The islands are called the Palm Islands and they are some of the most expensive real estate on the planet.

The best beaches in Dubai are on the Jumeirah strip. The strip is lined with palm trees and pristine beaches. The best known of them is Jumeirah Beach. This district on the Arabian Gulf is one of Dubai’s most exclusive areas. The ultra luxurious 7 star Burj al Arab hotel and the amazing Jumeirah Beach Hotels are located on the Jumeirah strip along with the largest resort in Dubai, Madinat Jumeirah. The Madinat Jumeirah, ‘The City of Jumeirah, has two hotels and 29 luxury villas all connected by waterways and traversed by water-taxis. In the centre of Madinat Jumeirah is a fabulous market or souk.

Called the shopping capital of the Middle East, Dubai has six dozen malls. The largest, Dubai Mall, is the 7th largest in the world. People on holiday can find amazing deals on clothing, fabric, electronics and housewares. Dubai also has souks (markets) dedicated to spices, silver and gold. The gold souk with over 250 shops has led Dubai to be called ‘The City of Gold’ and draws people from all over the planet to the country to these fabulous markets. Many of them can shop in the massive Dubai Duty-Free Company at the Dubai International Airport.

The gem of Dubai which has caused visitors to flow to the city and stand in awe is the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest man-made structure. Combined with the city’s numerous buildings standing between 1/4 and 2/3 of a kilometre tall Dubai now has the tallest skyline in the world. The buildings in Dubai are not just tall, they are full of the latest technological advances. There are parks and palaces, towering fountains which dance and sway to beautiful music, gleaming lights and some of the best entertainment in the world. For unmatchable fun you must holiday in Dubai.

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