Dubai is one of the most popular tourist destinations. Known for its shopping, it is referred to as the “shopping capital of the Middle East”, and offers traditional treasures can be found in souks, along with top designer shops in modern malls. Dubai has become a financial gateway and is a thriving cosmopolitan hub of the Gulf Region. It has attracted vast amounts of foreign investment, particularly in construction, as evidence by the famous Burj Khaifa skyscraper and the innovative land reclamation projects such as the Palm Island project.