Dubai
City in the United Arab Emirates
Dubai is a city 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. On man-made islands just offshore is Atlantis, the Palm, a resort with water and marine-animal parks.
Weather: 29°C, Wind NE at 13 km/h, 55% Humidity
Local time: Sunday 11:01 PM
Population: 2.106 million (2013)