Dubai is well-known for modern tourist attractions such as the Burj Khalifa (the world's tallest structure) and retail malls with massive aquariums and indoor ski slopes. However, this city boasts numerous cultural attractions and things to do, as well as all of the glitzy modern extras. Take a stroll through the Al Fahidi area to explore the ancient Dubai, then sail around Dubai Creek in a traditional dhow to understand there's more to this city than its glittering exterior.
With attractions that break records and blow minds, Dubai will sweep you off your feet and keep you on your toes. A visit to this city allows you to promenade among millions of blossoms at Dubai Miracle Garden one minute and zip through the world's largest indoor theme park the next. From leaping out of an aircraft 3,962 meters (13,000 feet) above Palm Jumeirah to viewing Dubai from the 154th story of the world's highest structure, the margins of past and future merge in this tiny destination of souks, skyscrapers, deserts, and beaches.