Dubai is the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates and the capital of the Emirate of Dubai. It is on a creek on the southeastern coast of the Persian Gulf. As of 2025, its population stands at 4 million, 92% of whom are expatriates. The wider urban area includes Sharjah and has a population of 5 million people as of 2023, while the Dubai–Sharjah–Ajman metropolitan area has a population of 6 million people.
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Start with Dubai Museum – al-Fahidi fort and a dhow. Follow the destination travel guide to explore sights and activities, and confirm current access with the attraction before your visit.
Attraction selection adapted from Wikivoyage contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo location: Dubai Museum – al-Fahidi fort and a dhow.
City overview adapted from Wikipedia contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0. Checked 2026-10-07. Photo: User:Jpatokal · CC BY-SA 4.0.
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