17. Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dubai knows how to blend business with pleasure. This Middle-Eastern city is the leading commercial hub in the region and boasts an ultramodern infrastructure, while also offering a colorful array of sites and attractions, chic hotels and restaurants and world-class shopping. Dubai is definitely an emerging tourist destination with 11.1 million foreign arrivals in 2013.
16. St. Petersburg, Russia
St. Petersburg, the second largest city in Russia, is the cultural heart of the country. The city boasts remarkable architecture like the Winter Palace and the Kazan Cathedral and world-renowned art collections like what’s found at the Hermitage. St. Petersburg beautifully rests on the Neva River and offers an array of art, nightlife, fine dining and cultural attractions for visitors to enjoy. St. Petersburg attracted over 7 million visitors in 2013.
