The city, the largest and most populated in the United Arab Emirates, is Arab at its core but capitalist at its edge. That means shopping -- from glistening shopping malls to traditional markets from another era.If you're a shopper and a traveler, here are five places...

(CNN) — Gold is still big business in Dubai, despite reports of a 20-year low in demand for gold jewelry in the UAE. According to the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre, the emirate has cornered approximately 25% of global trade in the precious metal. In a destination...

(CNN) — In Dubai, the new is easily coveted -- from skyscrapers to sports cars. So it may come as a surprise that the latest luxury hotel is also its oldest.In April, the Queen Elizabeth II (QE2), the world's most famous ocean liner from the 1960s, opened its gangways...

(CNN) — Dubai may be an international playground for global superstars, but no one can eclipse the biggest star of all, the Burj Khalifa. Located in thriving downtown Dubai, the needle-shaped super scraper takes center stage in the famed skyline with millions of...

(CNN) — Water scarcity in the UAE is second only to Kuwait in the Middle East, so when it comes to farming, a smart approach is required. Now high-tech, low-water agriculture is set for a new superlative with the announcement of the world's largest vertical farm in...

(CNN) — Just when you think you've seen everything, Dubai introduces a new initiative that proves you haven't.Behold, what is claimed as the world's first "sail-thru supermarket" -- a floating retail emporium ready to cater to anyone unwilling to leave the comfort of...

Editor's Note — CNN's series often carry sponsorship originating from the countries and regions we profile. However, CNN retains full editorial control over all of its reports. Our sponsorship policy.(CNN) — When Greek messenger Pheidippides burst into Athens in 490...

(CNN) — As airlines fight to claim ownership of the "world's longest flight operator" title, Emirates is heading the opposite route in the distance stakes.The Dubai-based airline has just announced plans to launch the world's shortest flight on the world's biggest...

Editor's Note — CNN's series often carry sponsorship originating from the countries and regions we profile. However, CNN retains full editorial control over all of its reports. Our sponsorship policy.(CNN) — Holidaymakers tend to arrive at their destination in search...

(CNN) — The symbols of Dubai's transformation into a global city are on show wherever you look in the "City of Gold," from soaring skyscrapers to five-star hotels and Michelin-starred restaurants.Perhaps the most recognizable symbols of Dubai are found floating in its...

(CNN) — Zabeel lies unconscious on the operating table as surgeons perform an operation to remove an abscess on the 1-year-old's neck. Nothing out of the ordinary here except Zabeel has a long neck for a baby -- like the rest of the patients here.Welcome to Dubai...

(CNN) — Take a passing glance at Dubai, and you may think life is back to normal. In recent weeks, the bustling city has been a sparkling attraction for tourists, especially from Europe, trying to escape the brutal winter and strict coronavirus lockdowns.But as tens...