Springing up from the Arabian desert, Dubai is a slick, modern city full of ambition. From mega malls to some of the tallest buildings and the largest artificial islands in the world, this is a magical place in the United Arab Emirates. Weather wise, Dubai is scorchingly hot in the summer months so the best time to visit is between November and January when you can expect blue skies and picture perfect beach weather. If you’ve never been to this incredible destination, here are 10 reasons you must add Dubai to your travel bucket list.
Whether you're in Downtown Dubai around the Burj Khalifa, the tallest man-made structure on earth, or down at the marina, home to four of the five tallest residential buildings in the world, you're never too far away from an amazing view. Based on the average height of the 10 tallest buildings in Dubai, this city has the tallest skyline in the world.
2. Climb the tallest building in the worldWhile we’re on the topic of heights, Dubai is home to more skyscrapers than you can count, but one is the most famous of all. Known for its super structures, the Burj Khalifa skyscraper is the tallest of the supertall. At nearly twice the height of New York's Empire State building, the tallest free-standing structure in the world towers above the clouds at 2,722 ft or 828m. With 163 floors to explore, you know the view from the observation decks are going to be worth the entry fee. 
The Dubai Mall is the second biggest shopping centre on the planet by land mass, and it’s just one of the many novelty centres you can visit. People travel to Dubai from near and far to indulge in retail therapy and visit the attractions built into the various shopping centres. Dubai even holds a month-long shopping festival in January with concerts and giveaways where shoppers can win cars and gold.