Flamboyant Dubai

The shopping district of Al Satwa features great local shops and cafes as well as some history. Union House, the birthplace of the UAE, is located in Al Satwa and houses the largest UAE flag. Photo: Definitely Dubai

Go up to the 124th floor of Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, for spectacular views of Dubai. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

The Dubai Fountain shoots water as high as 500 feet while choreographed to music. Don’t miss this spectacle, occuring every 30 minutes, particularly at night. Photo: Definitely Dubai

Taste the local cuisine in Ewaan surrounded by an Arabic ambient. This fine restaurant is the perfect location for a business dinner in Dubai. Photo: TripAdvisor

Save an evening after the conference to take a Dubai desert safari. This thrilling experience includes a BBQ dinner at the dunes accompanied by typical belly dancing. Photo: Definitely Dubai