12. Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Located on the southeastern coast of the Persian Gulf, Dubai is one of the richest cities in terms of building infrastructure. It’s home to the world’s tallest building and numerous high rises. People come for many reasons, including for shopping. It’s home to 70 shopping centers and is even called the City of Gold due to the numerous gold shops located here. Dubai had 10 million visitors in 2013.