I haven't been to Dubai but I went to Cuba, seemingly the opposite kind of state, and I think some things described in this post would apply there, too. But can

I haven't been to Dubai but I went to Cuba, seemingly the opposite kind of state, and I think some things described in this post would apply there, too. But can't really judge. I would think, however, that there is no rich cultural heritage to be expected from a relatively new city of the rich.. it's not Paris or Rome after all. And finally, anecdotal, I know a family that went there with their kids and they loved that holiday.