Dubai is located on the eastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in the southwest corner of the Arabian Gulf. Dubai is the second largest emirate in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) sharing borders with Abu Dhabi in the south, Sharjah in the northeast, and the Sultanate of Oman in the southeast.

The emirate of Dubai covers an area of 4,114 square kilometers. Within the emirate, the city of Dubai covers an area of about 35 square kilometers but is expected to double in area with the addition of five man-made islands and the completion of desert construction work. The emirate has the highest population density in the UAE. According to the 2019 census, the population of Dubai was estimated at 3,295,334. Expatriates made up around 71 percent of the population.

Dubai offers visitors a kaleidoscope of attractions. An example is the Museum of the Future, an exhibition space for innovative and futuristic ideologies, services, and products. In addition, visitors can explore its contrasting landscapes, archaeological sites, and a natural seawater inlet, known as The Creek, which cuts cross the city centre and is the “focal point of life in Dubai.” Among its top attractions are the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall and Palm Jumeirah.