Here you can spend the morning at the beach, the afternoon on the slopes, and the evening on camelback in the desert. You can swim with sharks in a shopping mall and admire the dancing fountains at the foot of the world’s tallest tower. Welcome to Dubai! This dazzling city where tradition meets ambition is home to a rich heritage and a unique culture as well as futuristic architecture. Explore it in photos!

Dubai Marina and JLt skyscrapers during morning fog

Sheikh Zayed Road and downtown Dubai at night

The Dubai desert

Family at the Dubai Aquarium and underwater Zoo

View of downtown Dubai at night

Burj Khalifa at night

Shimmers Madinat Jumeirah

Burj-Al Arab

Al Maha Desert © Jinhaosen & Wenzi

View of downtown Dubai from Dubai Creek at dusk

Writer: Diane Stehlé

Cover: Burj Al Arab from the beach

Photos: courtesy of Dubai Tourisme