Dubai

A futuristic metropolis rising from the desert, Dubai is a playground of record-breaking skyscrapers, luxury shopping, and artificial islands. It's where ambition meets opulence.

Best time to visit

Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr

Essentials

Currency: AED
Language: Arabic / English
Timezone: Dubai

Average temperatures

Jan 24°Feb 25°Mar 28°Apr 33°May 38°Jun 40°Jul 42°Aug 42°Sep 39°Oct 35°Nov 30°Dec 25°

Things to do

Visit the top of Burj KhalifaShop at Dubai MallDesert safari with dune bashingExplore the Gold SoukVisit Palm JumeirahWatch the Dubai Fountain show

Local cuisine

ShawarmaAl MachboosLuqaimatArabic coffee

The Burj Khalifa stands at 828m, the tallest building in the world. The observation decks on the 124th and 148th floors offer views stretching across the entire Arabian Gulf.