Dubai
City of Gold
If you want to see the biggest and best of everything, go to Dubai. It is a city of extreme contrasts between normal, everyday life and the extravagance and opulence that seem to be infused into every aspect of the cityscape and its culture. Their police officers drive Ferrari and Lamborghini sports cars. Gold is so popular in Dubai that some of their ATMs dispense gold bars instead of cash. It also is home to the world’s only 7 star hotel.
Nearly 85% of its population are expatriates, people who live outside of their native country. Over the years, Dubai has gone from being a small, desert town to becoming one of the most modern and vibrant cities in the Middle East. With over 14 million visitors a year, it has become one of the most popular, travel destinations in the world.