I'm an American who visited Dubai for the first time. Here are 11 things I wish I knew before I went.

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The writer wears a traditional abaya at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque; View of Dubai skyline
I learned quite a few things when I visited Dubai.

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An ex-banker who has been to all 50 US states shares his favorite cities — and 3 he won't go out of his way to visit again

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Travel blogger Lee Abbamonte smiles and poses in NYC's financial district.
Travel blogger Lee Abbamonte grew up in NYC but now lives in Los Angeles.

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An ex-Wall Street banker who's visited every country shares 6 places where you can spend less and still travel in luxury

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A man walking the streets of Hanoi, Vietnam.
The US economy is booming, making summer travel more affordable than ever.

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