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10. Dubai, United Arab Emirates

For those who don't follow the typical graduating schedule and happen to exit university in December, Dubai is a great destination to fly off to. Dubai's warm weather and status as a regional luxury shopping and tourism hub creates an extremely diverse set of activities that are sure to please even the most indecisive of recent grads. It's the only place in the world where you can cool off at the Wild Wadi Waterpark and then bundle up for snow sports at the indoor Ski Dubai attraction. You could also go from a safari through the Arabian Desert right to lounging on a white sand beach with a fruity cocktail. Like to shop? Visit one of Dubai's tax free malls or Eastern Markets for a bargain.
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( Jorg Greuel / May 19, 2012 )

For those who don't follow the typical graduating schedule and happen to exit university in December, Dubai is a great destination to fly off to. Dubai's warm weather and status as a regional luxury shopping and tourism hub creates an extremely diverse set of activities that are sure to please even the most indecisive of recent grads. It's the only place in the world where you can cool off at the Wild Wadi Waterpark and then bundle up for snow sports at the indoor Ski Dubai attraction. You could also go from a safari through the Arabian Desert right to lounging on a white sand beach with a fruity cocktail. Like to shop? Visit one of Dubai's tax free malls or Eastern Markets for a bargain.

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