Rising up like a mirage between the Arabian desert and sea Dubai is capturing the world’s imagination as a luxury destination.

One of the seven United Arab Emirates, the city-state lures travelers with a stylish shopping scene and super-luxurious day spas, lavish hotels and divine dining venues,  and pristine beaches.

Part of Dubai’s mystique is it’s head-spinning transformation over the  past 40 years from a sleepy fishing and pearl diving village to a bustling commercial and travel destination.

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