We love Dubai and are pretty sure you do too. If not, scrolling your way to the bottom of the page is all it will take to change your mind. The progress of this place from desert land to a glittering destination has been incredible and here are 50 photos that highlight the city in all its glory. 

1. This pretty much sums up Downtown Dubai

2. From where it all began…

3. Luxury at its best

4. The best seat to watch The Dubai Fountain

5. Views and (good) vibes promised at 360⁰

6. A morning on the metro

7. I spy with my little eye…The World Islands

8. A beautiful silhouette 

9. Against Burj Al Arab

10. So many iconic structures in one frame

11. A morning on Kite Beach

12. Standing tall

13. The wave-shaped beauty…Jumeirah Beach Hotel

14. Top view of The Palm Jumeirah

15. Sunset

16. Up above the clouds so high

17. And there’s nature too

18. City of lights

19. A highlight of Downtown Dubai – The Dubai Fountains

20. The charm of old Dubai

21. This is what a gorgeous evening on Jumeirah Beach looks like

22. Old meets new

23. The abras on the Creek

24. The Palace Downtown Dubai

25. There’s greenery too (It’s Jebel Ali in case you’re wondering)

26. This is life in Dubai Marina

27. Imagine what this hot air balloon flight would be like

Or just read about it here

28. The architecture of old Dubai

29. The most stunning view of Atlantis, The Palm

30. The artsy side at Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood 

31. The wind tower

32. The sun goes down…the stars come out

33. We can’t get enough of this stunning structure

34. View from the top

35. It all looks good at night too

36. The city that never sleeps

37. It’s all beautifully planned

38. We have the Miracle Garden too

39. One of the first few landmarks of the city…Jumeirah Mosque

40. Even the golf courses offer views of the skyline

41. Are the Emirates Towers amazing or what?

42. The new addition…Dubai Canal

43. Humble beginnings 

44. Everything blends in effortlessly here…

45. The city is a stage to spectacular NYE fireworks

46. Captured from base to top

47. Sunset looks stunning here

48. Pretty impressive hotels right?

49. There are so many modes of transportation

50. Dubai Marina at night

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