Dubai is the most popular emirate, for visiting and especially for retail therapy. It is one of the most hi-tech cities in the world and is a modern marvel. It is also a shopping haven with ultra-deluxe hotels and facilities that will leave every visitor pampered and indulged. The city is covered with options for the shopaholic; there are several traditional souks or middle-eastern bazaars as well as modern shopping malls that offer a wide range of tax-free shopping options.