Dubai
UAE
- Safety rating
- 9.2/10
- Best time to visit
- November–April. Summer is brutally hot (45°C+) and not suitable for outdoor activities.
- Population
- 3.3M
Overview
Dubai is the city of superlatives — the world's tallest building, largest mall, most luxurious hotels — set against desert dunes and a dazzling waterfront.
Top attractions
Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Creek, Gold Souk, Jumeirah Mosque, Desert Safari
Getting around
Dubai Metro is clean and efficient. Taxis are metered and affordable. Uber/Careem widely used.