United Arab Emirates · Middle East4.6 · 30,200 reviews
Dubai
Desert dunes meet a skyline of superlatives
Overview
Why travelers love Dubai
Record-breaking towers, golden dunes and traditional souks. Brunch on a skyscraper terrace, dune-bash at sunset and wander the historic Al Fahidi quarter.
Best time
Nov – Mar
Currency
AED
Language
Arabic, English
Flight from NYC
~13 hours
Highlights
Build an itinerary with these Unmissable in Dubai
1Landmark
Burj Khalifa
828 m — the world's tallest building.
2Adventure
Desert Safari
Dune bashing and a Bedouin camp dinner.
3History
Al Fahidi
Wind-tower houses and art galleries.
4Market
Gold Souk
Glittering lanes of jewelers in Deira.
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