Book excerpt: Berlitz Pocket Guide Dubai is a concise, full-colour travel guide that combines lively text with vivid photography to highlight the very best that this ever-changing city has to offer. The Where To Go chapter details all the key sights, from modern icons such as the seven-star Burj Al Arab and the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, to the more traditional attractions such as the Gold Souk and historic Bastakiya. There are also excursions into the desert, Al Ain and even nearby Abu Dhabi. Handy maps on the cover help you get around with ease. To inspire you, the book offers a rundown of the Top 10 Attractions in the city, followed by an itinerary for a Perfect Day in Dubai. The What to Do chapter is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time, including shopping in the city's opulent malls and atmospheric souks, taking in the horse racing and hitting Dubai's famous clubs and bars. You'll also be armed with background information, including a brief history of the city and an Eating Out chapter covering its cosmopolitan cuisine. There are carefully chosen listings of the best hotels and restaurants, and an A-Z to equip you with all the practical information you will need.