Burj Al Arab -- 321 meters of raw luxury.
Dubai may be famed for its bigger, bolder, blingier design philosophy, but it's not all shiny buildings and alligator-skin Rolls-Royces.
Its origins as a small fishing settlement centuries ago remains within the cracks.
When you're not withdrawing gold bars from the ATM or planning a stay at a giant Taj Mahal, the best of Dubai brings sand dunes to bash, souks to explore and seafood restaurants that will put any limited expectations to rest.
Dubai has become a go-to career stop for tax-averse foreigners -- it is Arab at its core but capitalist at its edge. And that means glistening shopping malls, outrageous hotels and a lifestyle that has been acclaimed by Mercer as the best in the Middle East.
With a population of just more than 2 million (about 75 percent of which is male), it's flashy and it's ostentatious. That's why the best of Dubai is expected to draw 15 million tourists by 2015.
360° Bar
Siren call to drinkers. Mind the rocks.Set on the end of its own pier, hovering on Gulf waters, 360° is a hotspot for sundowners who love the views of the iconic sail-shaped Burj Al Arab hotel, yachts pulling into the marina and the city skyline.
It’s got a distinctive Ibiza vibe, as the DJs play down-tempo soundtracks (think Café Del Mar or Mambo) to the panoramic sunset cinema, then crank up the tempo at night for a club-vibe that inspires ravers to keep their sunglasses on.
At.mosphere
Base jumpers' bar of choice.If you’re looking to show off, get the elevator to the 122nd floor of the Burj Khalifa and take a seat at At.mosphere’s bar.
Though this place is predominantly a restaurant, it stocks rare whiskies and vintage wines. You can sip on them while enjoying a 360-degree view of the city while sitting 1,450 feet (442 meters) above ground level.
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