11 of the Best Things to Do in Dubai
One year ago - By Oyster
Dubai is a mesmerizing city, an oasis of modernity in the Middle Eastern desert. It's known for making everything extravagant - nearly every attraction is the biggest, the tallest, the most expensive, or some other crazy superlative. There's a lot to do in this young city, so we've narrowed it down to eleven things you must do when you're visiting Dubai.
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1. Ascend the Burj Khalifa.
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