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Overview

Why Go?

Excess on a grand scale: from the Burj Al Arab (the world's highest hotel) to the Palm Jumeirah man-made island

Shopping: Hit the sparkling malls for luxury brands and the sanitized souks to bargain for gold

Sporting events: The PGA Tour, Dubai Tennis Championship, and the richest horse races in the world all take place here

What To Skip

A tour of historical sights—this place is brand new, right down to its faux Bedouin village

What For:

Beach + Island Business Luxury Shopping

When To Go:

January February March December

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