Dubai is a city and emirate on the Persian Gulf coast in the United Arab Emirates, famous for its luxury shopping, cutting-edge architecture, restaurants and nightlife. The city’s skyline is formed by countless skyscrapers, including the 830-meter-tall Burj Khalifa. At its base there is the Dubai musical fountain, illuminated by spotlights. On an artificial island off the coast, Atlantis The Palm Resort features a water park and marine animal park.