Dubai spares no expense when making its cityscape the most jaw-dropping in the world.
In the 2000s, the emirate dropped nearly $600 billion into constructing the world's tallest tower, the biggest man-made island, and the most luxurious hotel, among other architectural feats.
These aerial photos of Dubai capture the city's elegance and ambition.
Dubai is a city of superlatives. Located in the United Arab Emirates, the ritzy metropolis is home to some of the tallest, biggest, and most luxurious structures in the world.
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These dazzling photos of Dubai, taken from the sky, show off the city's architectural feats.
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The Burj Al Arab, the fourth-tallest hotel in the world, dominates the Dubai skyline.
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