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Dubai: Quick Facts

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Sheikh Zayed Road
Palm Jumeirah
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Burj Khalifa
Aerial view of the Burj Al Arab hotel on its own island off the Dubai coastline, with the city skyline and another modern building visible in the background.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dubai Metro
Wide view of Dubai International Airport's spacious, brightly lit duty free section with numerous shops, displays, and travelers walking through the terminal.
Dubai skyline with the Burj Khalifa skyscraper prominently rising above other buildings at the left, with urban and desert landscape in the foreground and background.
Explore the expansive cityscape of Dubai
Exploring the traditional side of Dubai with water taxis
How Dubai aims to become the world's largest air hub
The rapid architectural transformation of Dubai
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