Dubai, often known as the Gulf in Arabic, is the capital and most populous city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Out of the seven emirates in the country, Dubai is the most populated. Dubai was first established as a fishing community in the 1800s. With an emphasis on tourism and luxury, it has grown to become a significant hub for regional and global trade in the early 20th and early 21st centuries. The Burj Khalifa, at 828 meters (2,717 feet) tall, is the world’s tallest building, and it is home to the second-most five-star hotels worldwide. It is a significant center for international passenger and cargo transportation, located on the Persian Gulf coast on the eastern Arabian Peninsula. Oil income aided in hastening the city’s development, which was already a major mercantile hub.