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Destinations editor Eric Moya recently visited Dubai at the invitation of Dubai Business Events, the city's convention bureau. Pictured, the Dubai Museum, located in the Al Fahidi Fort.

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Destinations editor Eric Moya recently visited Dubai at the invitation of Dubai Business Events, the city's convention bureau. Pictured, the Dubai Museum, located in the Al Fahidi Fort. Photo Credit: Eric Moya

Destinations editor Eric Moya recently visited Dubai at the invitation of Dubai Business Events, the city's convention bureau. Pictured, the Dubai Museum, located in the Al Fahidi Fort.

The home of Saeed bin Maktoum Al Maktoum, who ruled Dubai from 1912 till 1958, the year he died. Before air conditioning, wind towers were the city's solution to cooling building interiors.

Before entering the mosque at the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding, visitors must take off their shoes, and women are asked to cover up with scarves and cloaks. The center keeps a supply on hand.

The dredging of the Dubai Creek was instrumental in making the city an important Mideast port in the early 20th century.

The Textile Souk in Old Dubai.

Construction of residential high-rises continues at an astonishing rate in the city's marina area.

View from the 148th floor of the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest tower at over 2,700 feet.

The Burj Al Arab hotel, completed in 1999, is located on a manmade island.

Camel polo at the Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club.

Dune bashing in a Land Cruiser with desert safari operator Travco.

A tanoura dancer performs during a Travco Sundowner Safari.

A belly dancer during a Travco Sundowner Safari.