A feature of quality that makes a place interesting or enjoyable
• Often promoted and enhanced by the tourism industry to attract even more tourists
• Places of scenic beauty are examples of natural attractions
• Medical services, educational facilities and theme parks are examples of built attractions
• Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Middle East)
• Became a major destination and stopover location between Europe and Asia
• Tourists visit mainly for shopping, business and entertainment
• Draws millions of visitors each year for its wide range of retail and luxury outlets, world-class MICE facilities, luxury hotels and large-scale architectural and engineering projects
• Dubai’s most well-known built attraction
o The Burj Al Arab, a 7 star luxury hotel built on an artificial island
o The Palm Islands, the world’s largest artificial islands for high-end residential, leisure and entertainment facilities