Dubai is the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the capital of the Emirate of Dubai. Established in the 18th century as a small fishing village, the city grew rapidly in the early 21st century into a cosmopolitan metropolis with a focus on tourism and hospitality. Dubai is one of the world's most popular tourist destinations. Because it has the second most five-star hotels in the world and the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa.

The best times to visit Dubai are late fall through early spring—anytime from November to March—when average temperatures range between the high 70s and high 80s Fahrenheit and you can enjoy the outdoors (provided you’re armed with sunscreen). Summer temperatures hover around 100°F and come with high humidity, making Dubai something of a sauna from May until September.

Tourist attractions worth visiting in Dubai:

1. Burj Khalifa

The Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world. The Burj Khalifa known as the Burj Dubai prior to its inauguration in 2010, is a skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. About 828 meters tall and with 162 floors, Burj Khalifa is one of Dubai's landmarks. There is an observation deck on the 124th floor that visitors can reach by the elevator in one minute. The entire Dubai can be overlooked through the glass walls of the 124th floor observation deck.

2. The Lost Chambers Aquarium

The Lost Chambers Aquarium is located inside the Atlantis Hotel at the tip of the Palm Jumeirah Archipelago. The theme of the aquarium is the search for the lost civilization of Atlantis. While observing the sea creatures, you can imagine yourself searching for the ruins of the mysterious Atlantis. The aquarium features a giant two-story high glass fish tank and it is free. Standing in the hotel's corridors, you can see myriad aquatic organisms that live in the giant tank. If you want to swim with these beautiful, brightly colored fish, you can also sign up to dive here, then you can get really close to the fish in the giant tank.

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