Published on: 11/24/2015IST
Insane Facts about Dubai that will Surprise You
Facts about Dubai: A city of charms and surprises. Any talk about the desert city gives a ‘wow’ feeling. There are also some insane and astonishing facts about Dubai ‘s some structures and places in the city that deserve to be taken note of. Here, we would talk about the same. We are sure that these very facts are a proof of how civilization has taken new leaps.
1. Burj Khalifa – The Tallest Building
The world’s tallest building is in Dubai. Called the Burj Khalifa, the tall structure has a length of 2640 feet. It has 160 floors, and the notable fact here is that the people of the 150th and higher floors can’t ‘Iftaar’ at the same time as the rest of the building as the sun is visible for longer hours on these floors.
2. Burj Al Arab – Gold Interiors
If you think the Mona Lisa has the largest surface area, think again. The Burj Al Arab known as one of the largest hotels in the world, has its interior covered with about 1,800 square meters of gold leaf.
3. Population – Mostly Comprised of Foreigners
Did you think that most of the people in Dubai are Emiratis? Surprisingly, according to a recent study, only around 15% of the population here are Emiratis and the rest are foreigners.
4. Air Conditioned City (Upcoming)
Have you ever fantasized of the city of the future? A climate controlled city is in fact being built in Dubai having air-conditioned boardwalks.
5. Ferrari Theme Park
If you like theme parks like Disneyland, then checkout Ferrari’s park at Abu Dhabi. Known to be the largest indoor theme park owned by Ferrari, the rollercoaster here, the Rosso, which obtains a speed of 150 mph in 5 seconds is known to be the fastest in the world.
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6. Tallest Skyscrapers
Want to experience the tallest skyscrapers? About 20 years ago, the World Trade Centre was the only skyscraper in Dubai. Now, the city has more than 400 skyscrapers out of which the Burj Khalifa is considered to be the tallest in the world.
7. Largest Flower Garden in the Middle East
Love the view of flowers? Dubai has the world’s largest natural flower garden called the Miracle Garden. This garden has a variety of rare of flowers in the Middle East.
8. Giant indoor Aquarium
Like fish and aquariums? Want to experience the biggest indoor aquarium? The Dubai Aquarium is the biggest indoor aquarium in the world having a tank capacity of 10 million litres.
9. Large Shopping Mall
Ever wished to shop and walk in a big shopping mall? The largest shopping mall in the world is at Dubai. Known as the Dubai Mall, it has around 1000 stores.
10. Most Inclined Building
If you think the Leaning Tower of Pisa is astonishing to look at, you should not miss the Capital Gate. The Capital Gate, situated in Abu Dhabi, is the world’s most inclined building.
11. Tallest Hotel
If you desire to dine at the world’s tallest hotel, The JW Marriott Marquis, in Dubai should not be missed. It is known as the world’s tallest hotel, In fact, 7 out of world’s 10 tallest hotels are in Dubai.
12. .Tall Residential Building
.Ever wondered of how a tall residential premises would be? The Princess Tower in Dubai being the world’s tallest residential building has 101 floors.
13. Supercars for Cops
Imagine a policeman driving a supercar while on duty. The Dubai police drive supercars like the Ferrari and Bugatti to be quick in their law enforcement activities.
14. Big Dancing Fountain
Water fountains are good to look at and dancing fountains are even better. Thinking of a big dancing fountain? It is right here in Dubai. Set on 30 acres, on the Burj Khalifa Lake, the fountain is massive with a length of 900 feet.
15. Dance Clubs/Hotels/ Bars in Dubai
16. Niki Beach - Dubai, Passion For Luxury
17. Dubai Dolphinarium
18. Dubai Metro
19. Beaches in Dubai
20. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque - Abu Dhabi
It is all because of a Great Visionary Man! Sheikh Mohammed
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