Dubai was almost unrecognizable on Sunday. On a winter weekend – peak tourist season – the city’s beaches, malls and hotel ...

Greenland, meanwhile, has a luxurious air-conditioned villa with an infinity pool - not that anyone lives in it yet.­ This isn't the real world, of course: it is The World, situated a couple of miles ...

Dubai: For many years the sweltering Dubai summer was a barren period for local retailers. As temperatures soared well beyond comfort levels, residents deserted the country in droves, leaving malls ...