13 of the best things to do in Dubai

The most tourist-friendly destination of the United Arab Emirates, Dubai continues to attract and enthrall visitors from around the world.

The sprawling desert metropolis is known for its luxury hotels, duty-free shopping and general glitz and glamour, but it offers a far wider scope of activities and attractions than its reputation suggests.

A picture of ultra-modern architecture, soaring skyscrapers and the blue waters of the Persian Gulf, the city (and emirate) also…