Dubai is one of the seven city-states that make up the United Arab Emirates and is known worldwide for its extraordinary development, lavish luxury, and futuristic architecture. Located on the coast of the Persian Gulf, Dubai has transformed in a few decades from a small fishing village to a global metropolis, becoming an important financial, commercial, and tourist center. Among its most iconic attractions are the Burj Khalifa, the tallest skyscraper in the world, the Burj Al Arab, the sail-shaped hotel symbolizing luxury, and artificial islands like The Palm and The World. Dubai is also famous for its spectacular shopping malls, traditional markets (souks), golden deserts, and a vibrant international cultural scene. It is a city that combines tradition and innovation, where Arab culture and a cosmopolitan spirit coexist.