Dubai is a city and an emirate of the United Arab Emirates

Dubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates known for its luxury shopping malls, ultra-modern architecture and lively nightlife. Burj Khalifa, a tower 830 meters high, dominates the skyline full of skyscrapers. At the base is the Dubai Fountain, with water jets and lights choreographed to music. On the artificial islands off the coast is the Hotel Atlantis, a resort with water parks and marine animals.