It all began with one man’s vision: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai. It was from this vision that a tiny fishing village was transformed into one of the most modern metropolises in the world. What was originally regarded with great skepticism has, in the meantime, gained admiration worldwide.
The City of Gold joins the COOL CITIES award-winning app series, the first city in the Middle East to join the ranks: a city boasting some of the best shopping in the world at places like The Dubai Mall and the Mall of the Emirates, the most luxurious hotels like the Burj Al Arab and the Anantara The Palm Resort & Spa, and authentic gems like the Dubai Museum and the Spice Souk scattered throughout. Soak in the views from the world’s highest building At The Top, Burj Khalifa.
Dubai is ripe for discovery with the help of COOL CITIES, ensuring every visitor will be “local before arrival!”