Dubai

Dubai's relentless love affair with Western tourists and expat workers continues to transform the city's skyline. Burgeoning financial districts, waterfront high-rises and tax-free shopping malls are appearing along the serene Gulf coast in matters of months, as Dubai expands beyond its working Creek. But as the city charges into the future it keeps a watchful eye on its Arabian legacy. Themed hotels and desert resorts celebrate cherished notions of local hospitality, while new art galleries, theaters and performance venues tap into a new-found thirst for cultural stimulation. Written by the resident writers responsible for Dubai's leading listings magazine, Time Out Dubai, this guide takes a fresh and informed look at one of the world's most dynamic cities.