DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

From skyscrapers and souks to some of the best shopping in the world, Dubai truly has something for everyone. A cosmopolitan city with a huge international population and diverse religions, Dubai is considered safe for single female travellers. Shopaholics should make a beeline for both Dubai Mall – one of the world’s largest shopping centres – and the more traditional gold market in Deira, the Gold Souk. With a variety of goods at reasonable prices, you’re sure to score a bargain.