Map of United Arab Emirates and Dubai

One of the world’s most dynamic and upwardly mobile cities, Dubai offers an exhilarating mix of Arabia past and future, from bustling souks to iconic skyscrapers and kitsch modern malls – along with some of the most opulent places to stay, eat and drink on the planet. Whether indulging in the Ibn Battuta Mall, soaking up some history in the Dubai Museum, or getting your thrills on a desert safari, it is apparent that Dubai is more than just a glitzy hotel.

Dubai’s ability to dream and then achieve the impossible has ripped up expectations and rewritten the record books. With the ruling Sheik’s determination to make this one of the world’s essential destinations for the twenty-first century, use our map of Dubai to plan your own visit, and see history in the making.