About City

Welcome to Dubai, the land of excess, world of innovation and records, tempered by the world’s ancient tradition and largest desert. Today, Dubai is a sprawling, high-tech city with a skyline that has some of the most recognized buildings in the world and iconic man-made islands. But it’s not all new, shiny objects. The vast sand dunes of the Empty Quarter, dotted only by lithe black camels and their Bedouin caretakers, the luxurious mangrove forests, and therefore the thousands of date palms provide intermission from the city and a hint of the past.

Once important for trade, Dubai is now an important business and financial hub for the Middle East and Asia, drawing expats from round the world and making it a truly international city packed with multiple customs, languages and cuisines.

Top Attractions in Dubai

How to Get Around

Trains: The Dubai Metro is cooler than your average subway, featuring automated and sleek cars—the line even holds the Guinness World Record for the longest driverless metro line at more than 32 miles long—Wi-Fi, and even separate cars women and youngsters can use. There are nearly 30 metro stations and an honest amount of the track is outdoors, passing by iconic landmarks just like the Burj Khalifa and making it a great way to see the entire city and get from Point A to B. Passengers can buy single, return, or day-pass tickets or get a cashless open-end credit called Nol.

Buses: Dubai has more than 1,500 buses that cover about 87% of the city's urban areas, including 35 lines that hook up with metro stations.

Taxis: Dubai has an in-depth network of taxis that bring travelers throughout the city. It is easy to hail a taxi at popular attractions like the malls and the beach. For Ladies who feel more comfortable with a female driver, the town even has "Ladies and Families" taxis, which are always driven by women.

Car service: Those looking to schedule a taxi ride can use apps like Uber and Careem, which operate throughout the town.

Abra: Travelers can ride these traditional wooden boats between the Bur Dubai area and therefore the Deira area where Dubai's Gold Souk, Textile Souk, and Spice Souk are located. A ride costs only AED 1 (about .25 cents), or tourists can book the boat as a personal charter for AED 120/per hour (or about $32).