Dubai may be home to the biggest mall in the world, but in the last decade many independent boutiques have sprung up, keen to bring smaller designers and local talent to the city.
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Ski Dubai recently became the new home of 20 King and Gentoo penguins, and visitors can hug and play with these black-and-white waddlers in a variety of supervised encounters.
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Inexpensive, filling and traditional eats can be found throughout the glam and glitzy city -- if you know where to look.
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A visit to this ever-changing UAE city reveals a mix of mega-malls, traditional souks, artsy enclaves and modern architecture.
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The UAE city keeps rising like a mirage out of the desert. Take a trip in a water taxi and see the souqs, innovative architecture and massive malls for yourself.
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