Dubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates known for luxury shopping, ultramodern architecture and a lively nightlife scene. Burj Khalifa, an 830m-tall tower, dominates the skyscraper-filled skyline. At its foot lies Dubai Fountain, with jets and lights choreographed to music. On artificial islands just offshore is Atlantis, The Palm, a resort with water and marine-animal parks.
Area: 35 km²
Founded: June 9, 1833
Local time: Tuesday 11:37
Weather: 25°C, Wind E at 11 km/h, 49% Humidity More on weather.com
Population: 3.331 million (2019)
Founder: House of Maktoum