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Dubai
United Arab Emirates · DXB
Superlatives, desert dunes, and a very long brunch.
About
Dubai is the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates and the capital of the Emirate of Dubai. It is on a creek on the southeastern coast of the Persian Gulf. As of 2025, its population stands at 4 million, 92% of whom are expatriates. The wider urban area includes Sharjah and has a population of 5 million people as of 2023, while the Dubai–Sharjah–Ajman metropolitan area has a population of 6 million people.
Source: Wikipedia — Dubai (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- shopping · world class
- architecture · excellent
- beaches · excellent
- dining · excellent
- family friendly · excellent
- nightlife · excellent
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan75°F2d wet
- Feb77°F3d wet
- Mar83°F2d wet
- Apr91°F1d wet
- May98°F0d wet
- Jun103°F0d wet
- Jul106°F0d wet
- Aug106°F0d wet
- Sep102°F0d wet
- Oct95°F1d wet
- Nov87°F1d wet
- Dec79°F2d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Experience Burj Al Arab by JetskiFrom $64 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Go Fishing Dubai 5 hours Trolling & Regular FishingFrom $559 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
1 hour Jetski Tour - Burj Al Arab TourFrom $165 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Dubai: 60Min Jet Ski To Burj Al Arab, Atlantis The PalmFrom $154 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Flyboard Experience in DubaiFrom $80 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
SandventuresFrom $84 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Dubai International Airport (DXB), about 12 mi away.
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