Dubai

Dubai, the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates, is a global business hub on the southeastern shore of the Arabian Gulf with a Wikivoyage presence that reflects its standing as a major independent-travel destination. Settled before 1580 — when a Portuguese traveller recorded it as "Dibei" — it has grown into a regional centre for commerce, media, and international investment, with the coast and surrounding terrain offering access to both sea and mountains.

• Population3,790,000
• Nearest water from center6.4 km
• Nearest mountain from center1.4 km