11Dubai
Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, is perhaps the most opulent portion of the desert. This place has something for shopaholics, foodies, and lovers of architecture. Here you’ll find the skyscraper known as Burj Khalifa. There’s also the Dubai Mall, restaurants, an aquarium, indoor skiing, and artificial islands with beaches and resorts. See the Al Fahidi Quarter, the Sheikh Saeed Al-Maktoum House, and the Souks of Deira where street markets offer everything from fish to gold.
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