The Dubai Fountain blasts water up to 500 feet in the air—the equivalent of a 50-story building—while choreographed to music.
2. Burj Khalifa
The tallest building in the world is located in central Dubai and is more than 2,700 feet tall with 163 stories.
3. The Dubai Mall
Luxury retailers like Cartier and Harry Winston have outlets in this central mall.
5. Burj Al Arab
This opulent hotel on Jumeirah Beach is among the tallest in the world, and its distinctive white sail design is recognisable as part of Dubai's skyline.
6. Dubai Creek
The city's ancient commercial centre is the creek, which divides Deira and Bur Dubai.