Why Dubai is One of the World’s Most Instagrammable Destinations

Based solely on the number of geotags, New York City is the most Instagrammed city in the world. But that doesn’t mean it’s the most Insta-worthy—it might just mean it receives 63 million tourists a year. For the most Insta-worthy city, look to the Las Vegas of the Middle East. Better known as Dubai, it boasts a dizzyingly array of photo opportunities. You might be an influencer feeling the pressure to post something warranting thousands of likes, or perhaps you’re a traveler looking to simply share unbelievable photos to your handful of followers—mostly friends and family—back home. Regardless of how many likes you’re after, here are 20 pictures to take should you be lucky enough to land in the most Insta-worthy city on earth.