With its ultramodern skyline, it's easy to forget that Dubai, part of the United Arab Emirates, was once a small town of Bedouin traders. Now the old mixes with the new: At the Nad al Sheba racetrack, camels race by day; thoroughbreds at night. High fashion and electronic stores are as popular as the gold souk. A sampling of the 400-plus restaurants gives you a taste of Dubai's ethnic diversity. You can enjoy the beaches, golf, historic sites, nightlife and renowned tax-free shopping of Dubai.

The second largest of the seven emirates which make up the United Arab Emirates, Dubai is located on the southern shore of the Arabian Gulf and is one of the most popular of tourist destinations of the region. Dubai combines two cities, Dubai and Deira, which are divided by the Creek and are a paradise for. The sheer diversity of architecture and cultures of the city, ranging from traditional and lavish Arab houses to magnificent modern towers of steel and glass and lush green vegetation amidst all that make a visit to Dubai a wonderful sightseeing experience. The shopping paradise that Dubai is, itself is a reason to make a visit to the city.