10. Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dubai is among the most intimidating emirate cities which didn’t claim its existence until 1971. It celebrated its independence on 1st December 1971. Although, it used to be a barren desert with few people living in it in those earlier times but now the city currently has more than 2.1 million residents. It has bloomed into one of the most beautiful places, full of skyscrapers and huge monuments. Dubai explored the oil reserves until 1966 and after that their trade sector flourished and revenues took a high note making the city prosperous.