Dubai

Dubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates that stands as the most populous city in the UAE. Its transformation into a regional trading hub began in the early 20th century, and it experienced rapid growth in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, emerging as a sought-after tourist and luxury destination. The city is renowned for hosting 10 of the world's top hotels, including the iconic Burj Khalifa, soaring to a height of 828 meters as the tallest building globally.

Beyond its skyline, Dubai is recognized for its luxury shopping, ultramodern architecture, and vibrant nightlife. Functioning as a pivotal centre for regional and international trade since the early 20th century, Dubai's economy thrives on revenues generated from trade, tourism, aviation, real estate, and financial services. The city's population hovers around 3.60 million. This area was covered with sand as coastal erosion retreated inland about 5,000 years ago, creating the city's current coastline. Dubai is situated on the Persian Gulf coast of the United Arab Emirates roughly at sea level (16 m or 52 ft above sea level).  Dubai is positioned adjacent to Abu Dhabi in the southern region, bordered by Sharjah to the northeast, and shares its southeastern border with the Sultanate of Oman.