The study looked at how Dubai's rapid urban growth has affected the city's temperature. Using satellite images, researchers found that the city has expanded a lot since the 1970s, leading to more heat during the day. Factors like building materials and proximity to water play a big role in this. At night, the city's shape and distance from the Gulf create urban heat islands. This research helps us understand how cities in deserts, like Dubai, change over time and how different factors impact their temperatures.