20 hours in Dubai: Stopover lets travelers sample city, stretch their legs

Strolling through the Souk Madinat Jumeirah offers a chance to buy lamps, bowls or baklava.  (Alison Bowen / Chicago Tribune)

A coffee cart selling iced drinks near a public beach in Dubai.  (Alison Bowen / Chicago Tribune)

The Burj Al Arab’s sail-like structure includes hotel accommodations and multiple bars and restaurants.  (Alison Bowen / Chicago Tribune)

The Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, anchors Dubai’s skyline.  (Alison Bowen / Chicago Tribune)

The shadow of the Burj Khalifa, left, as seen from the view of the tower’s observation deck.  (Alison Bowen / Chicago Tribune)

The view of Dubai surrounding the Burj Khalifa, from the 124th floor.  (Alison Bowen / Chicago Tribune)

Surrounding the Burj Khalifa is the 24-acre Burj Lake, where the Dubai Fountain show takes place every 30 minutes in the evenings.  (Alison Bowen / Chicago Tribune)