Dubai sparkles on the Persian Gulf, blending glamour, gravity-defying architecture, and buzzy nightlife into one vibrant metropolis of colours and culture. While its desert location usually yields sweltering temperatures, Winters in this Emirate city drop to a pleasant 80 degrees, and the city embraces its green spaces and gardens. Be sure to check out the world-famous and highly Instagrammed Jumeirah Beach Park, and, if you start to get homesick for icier climates (although you probably won't), you can get your snow fix at the indoor Ski Dubai.