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.

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