At 2,717-feet tall, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai is currently the world’s tallest building.  

Dubai is one of the seven emirates making up the United Arab Emirates. It has experienced incredible growth since the UAE was formed in 1971.  

Dubai's architecture is dramatic. Diners in this restaurant, located in the Burj Al Arab hotel, enjoy views of a giant seawater aquarium.  

Water taxis, called abras, ferry people across Dubai Creek.  

The Bastakiya quarter gives visitors a glimpse of Dubai's past.  

Dubai's spice souk is a maze-like traditional market where a wide variety of herbs, incenses, and spices may be purchased.  

Near Dubai's spice souk is a gold souk, where reportedly several tons of gold are present at any given moment.  

Construction continues at a rapid pace in Dubai.  

Each tower added to the skyline struggles to be unique. Indoor spaces can be equally unique, as shown by this indoor snow-skiing facility.  

Just a small portion of the Dubai skyline lights up the night.