Dubai is the most populous and second-largest emirate of the United Arab Emirates, after Abu Dhabi. Visitors to Dubai will find a land of startling contrasts, from endless stretches of desert to rugged mountains and modern city with sprawling suburbs.

The city of Dubai itself is situated on the banks of a creek, a natural inlet from the Persian Gulf that divides the city neatly into two. With enormous construction and development in various industries, Dubai attracts world attention through innovative real estate projects, sporting events and conferences.