Dubai is a city and emirate of the United Arab Emirates renowned for its luxury shopping, state-of-the-art architecture and vibrant nightlife. The Burj Khalifa, an 830-meter-high tower, dominates the cityscape dotted with skyscrapers. At its foot, the Dubai Fountain features jets and lights synchronized with music. Atlantis, The Palm is a hotel with aquatic parks with marine animals located offshore on artificial islands.