Known as the City of Gold, Dubai lives up to its nickname with the glitz and glam of its modern skyscrapers, high-rise buildings, and seemingly endless shopping strips. Located on the southeast coast of the Persian Gulf, Dubai is one of the top travel destinations because of its impressive skyline, its thriving food scene, accessibility to the sea, and the entertainment that it provides to its tourists. Dubai has attracted 15.79 million tourists in 2017 alone, with an increasing visitor performance each year. With numerous attractions throughout the city, tourists usually take 3-5 days to sightsee the beauty of this multicultural melting pot and may extend up to two weeks to truly relax and soak in the city.