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It's phenomenal how Dubai has transformed from a speck on the World Atlas to a world-class city.\u00a0What used to be an empty\u00a0desert is now a promising city of ambition, with looming skyscrapers, man-made islands and even more on-going developments. On its coast lies the world's most luxurious hotel<\/a>, Burj Al Arab<\/strong>, while\u00a0in its\u00a0city centre\u00a0stands the\u00a0world's tallest building Burj Khalifa<\/strong>. The Middle Eastern city\u00a0- and\u00a0one of the UAE's seven\u00a0emirates - became so attractive that at one point, its population increased three folds and is now home to over two million residents.<\/p>

With the expectation that its oil reserves will be\u00a0drying up some day in the near future, Dubai is constantly investing in its biggest bet for an anticipated post-oil era: tourism<\/a>. Celebrities are frequently photographed having their vacations in Dubai, most recently Selena Gomez and Kim\u00a0Kardashian.<\/p>

Considering there is something new everyday in Dubai, we have picked\u00a0the top 10 things to do if you find yourself in this flourishing emirate.<\/p>

Natasha Gan<\/em><\/p> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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