Dubai among best places to visit in region

Abu Dhabi ranks seventh in the list brought out by US News

Thanks to its geographical edge, the Middle East is on the list of globetrotters' travel radar. And if you are holidaying in the region, the United Arab Emirates has to be on your list, owing to the diversity the country offers.

Undoubtedly, Dubai tops the list of Top 10 best places to visit in Africa and the Middle East by US News. Another Emirate, Abu Dhabi figures on the seventh position on the same list.

Dubai is a hotspot and saw a stellar 12 per cent year-on-year growth over the first two months of 2017. The city welcomed just over three million visitors. The growth in numbers was nearly four times the rate of the previous year.

With pristine deserts, shining skyline, a melting pot of different cultures, Dubai has larger-than-life attractions for the tourists. Be it the Burj Khalifa, the indoor Ski Dubai, or Dinner in the sky, there is something for everyone.

The capital of UAE, Abu Dhabi has a vintage charm with its vast Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, The Corniche, Yas Marina and much more.

More details - Dubai sees 12 per cent growth in international tourists

See the complete list of Top 10 places in Africa and ME below:

1. Dubai
2. Serengeti National Park
3. Cape Town
4. Luxor
5. Marrakech
6. Jerusalem
7. Abu Dhabi
8. Madagascar
9. Kruger National Park
10. Tel Aviv
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