Dubai is a major emirate and city in the United Arab Emirates that has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent decades, from a small village relying on pearl diving and maritime trade into one of the world's leading cities for commerce, tourism, and aviation.
Dubai is famous for the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, and for bold urban projects like Palm Jumeirah, in addition to being a commercial and financial hub attracting investors from around the globe.