Dubai is the most popular and populous city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates. It is also the second largest emirate by territorial size after the capital, Abu Dhabi.
Dubai has emerged as a cosmopolitan metropolis that has grown steadily to become a global city and a business and cultural hub of the Middle East and the Persian Gulf region. It is also a major transport hub for passengers and cargo.
The city of Dubai has attracted world attention, including ours, through many innovative large construction projects and sports events. It has become symbolic for it’s skyscrapers and high-rise buildings. It is also the home of the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa.
To top it off, Dubai is also the home to some ambitious development projects such as man-made islands, hotels and some of the largest shopping malls in the world.
We can’t show you the whole of a city such as Dubai in one collection, but we can try to make you jealous with 14 awesome photos of Dubai to make you want to visit it. Enjoy!
The Skyline of Dubai, Covered in Fog
Photo by: Sebastian Opitz
Burj Khalifa
Also known as Burj Dubai prior to its inauguration is the tallest man-made structure in the world, at 829.8 m.
Photo by: Guido Merkelbach
Stunning view of Dubai downtown from above
Photo by: airpano.com
Dubai Skyline at Sunset
Photo by: j8j8 on Flickr.com
Extremely high golf court on helipad of Burj Al Arab sailboat hotel in Dubai
Photo by: Getty
View from Burj Khalifa office at night
Photo by: Dreamcore
Downtown as seen from space, captured by satellite
Photo by: Pleiades Satellite
The Las Vegas of Middle East
Photo by: Gabriela Maj
Palm Jumeirah Island
Photo by: Katsuhiko Tokunaga
Breathtaking view from the top of Burj Khalifa
Photo by: Samar Jodha
Skyline of Dubai far above the clouds
Photo by: Bjoem Lauen
Dubai Palm Aquarium
Photo by: theflowpointfr on Flickr.com
Dubai Marina
Photo by: reddoublebrick on Flickr.com
Burj Al Arab
Photo by: jigisha on Flickr.com
