Dubai is the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the capital of the Emirate of Dubai. Discover the extravagant luxury, high-tech facilities and old world charm of Dubai. This United Arab Emirates (UAE) state is located in the eastern part of the Arabian Peninsula on the coast of the Persian Gulf. Dubai has all the sunshine, shopping, seaside and intriguing culture you can wish for. With its rich Arab-Islamic culture mixed with cutting-edge 21st century development, it’s no wonder Dubai as its one of the world’s most rapidly developing leisure destinations.

The main sightseeing circuit in Dubai is split between Bur Dubai and Deira which lie on opposite sides of the water and the gently curving Dubai Creek is an attraction in itself. There are brilliant views of the city from the water – gleaming skyscrapers on one side and old trading dhows on the other.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 artificial islands just offshore is Atlantis, The Palm, a resort with water and marine-animal parks.