There is no other city like Dubai. Imagine a luxurious, air-conditioned paradise in the desert. What is Dubai really renowned for then?
In this article, you’ll find over 10 hidden facts to know about Dubai and its several enormous attractions. These facts are broken down into sections, starting with general information, moving on to information on famous sites in Dubai, and then some intriguing facts that may or may not be related to Dubai.
Dubai holds many world records. from a seven-star hotel to the tallest structure in the world. However, the following information is about 10 hidden facts to know about Dubai. It could surprise you.
1- Dubai Palm Jumeirah can be seen from the Space?
The largest man-made island in the world, the Palm Jumeirah, is home to opulent luxury residences, immaculate private white sand beaches, and opulent hotels. It required 10.5 million dump trucks’ worth of sand to build.
From space, Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah islands merely resemble palm trees, but that doesn’t matter. Leroy Chiao, a NASA Commander, captured this picture of Palm Jumeirah during the day in 2005 when he was on board the International Space Station.
2- Did you know that only 13 Cars were Registered in Dubai in 1968?
Many locals and tourists are familiar with Dubai’s unique evolution from a sleepy fishing community surrounded by substantial desert plains to a flourishing cultural melting pot. But did you know that in 1968, there were just 13 automobiles registered in Dubai? or that gasoline and water prices are comparable?
A quick trip: only 13 automobiles were registered in Dubai in 1968. It increased to 1.83 million in 2020, demonstrating the enormous transition the emirate underwent in a comparatively short period.
3- In Dubai, Fuel Is Only Slightly More Expensive Than Water
Residents of the UAE should have an odd love-hate relationship with the price of crude.
Despite the continuous diversification effort and substantial financial reserves, we are all aware and have been taught by economists and specialists that low oil prices are bad for the UAE’s budget in the long run.
In Dubai, a liter of gasoline costs AED 2.69 for Special 95 and AED 2.80 for Super 98 as of November 2021. Remember that you cannot drink tap water in Dubai, so a 1.5-liter bottle of water costs between AED 1.65 and AED 2.
4- There are no Permanent rivers in Dubai
There are indeed no lakes, rivers, or streams in the UAE. In surface water bodies, it is very lacking in this aspect. Wadis, however, are seasonal rivers that fill up during stormy months.
Nevertheless, it is untrue that there are no oases in the UAE. The UAE is home to numerous stunning oases essential to preserving the rural and traditional lifestyles of the native Emirati community. I’ve been to some of these oases, including Al Dhaid in Sharjah and Al Ain in Abu Dhabi (also known as the Green City).
5- The World’s Largest Suspended Aquarium
The Dubai Aquarium tank is the most giant suspended aquarium in the world, holding 10 million gallons of water. It is a pleasant adventure with an extensive collection of aquatic animals, hosting the majority of tiger sharks in the world, in addition to over 3300 aquatic animals from over 200 species.
Want to visit one of the world’s biggest and most beautiful aquariums? At the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, don’t miss the enormous 10-million-liter tank with more than 33,000 aquatic creatures and the world’s most extensive collection of sand tiger sharks. The main aquarium tank, one of the world’s largest suspended aquariums and measures 51 meters in length, 20 meters in width, and 11 meters in height, can be viewed in various ways.
6- 85% of Foreign Population In Dubai
One of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates, Dubai is the second largest by area, totaling 4,114 square kilometers. Abu Dhabi, which makes up 87 percent of the total area of the UAE and shares borders with Dubai, is more extensive and occupies the top spot.
Dubai is a foreign country with only 15% of the local Emirati population. People from different cultures and geographical regions can be found for leisure and employment purposes. Immigrant workers from Bangladesh, Pakistan, and India make up about 50% of the population, and they helped Dubai build hundreds of skyscrapers. Even though Dubai has a majority Muslim population, there are adherents of every religion.
7- Dubai was once Home to 24% of the World’s Cranes
Dubai: According to the Conmex construction machinery exhibit organizers, almost 30,000, or 24% of the 125,000 construction cranes worldwide, is currently in use in Dubai.
Due to the ongoing construction and real estate boom, demand for construction-related machinery, equipment, and vehicles is anticipated to increase further throughout the Middle East, particularly in the UAE.
The market for heavy construction equipment, road construction equipment, and earth moving equipment in the UAE totaled $165 million, $142 million, and $125 million in 2003, respectively. Since then, the size has grown by 15% to 20%.
At the height of the property boom in 2006, 30,000 of the world’s 125,000 construction cranes were in Dubai. Click here for more details.
8- Visit Dubai for an Art & Culture Trip to Experience the Thriving Art Scene in Dubai
Dubai welcomes artists and art collectors from all over the world to visit and showcase their talents or purchase the best artworks within their price range. Dubai’s geographic location has been crucial in helping it develop into one of the world’s foremost centers for art and culture. Dubai’s location at the meeting point of East and West makes it ideal for artists from many countries to exhibit their works and interact with admirers and collectors from civilizations. People visit Dubai specifically to collect art or to exhibit their own work.
Artists from the Middle East, South East Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Australia are represented at the annual international art fair, Art Dubai. Modern artworks with ties to cultural heritage are the main focus of this cutting-edge event. Take a personal gallery tour along Alserkal Avenue to see what’s happening in the neighborhood, or explore the galleries and businesses in the Dubai Design District.
9- World’s Biggest Picture Frame!
Although Dubai is known for having some of the most cutting-edge buildings in the world, its most recent skyscraper is undoubtedly one of the most “picturesque” structures we have ever seen. The 150-meter-tall rectangular building known as The Dubai Frame also referred to as the “World’s Largest Picture Frame,” offers breathtaking views of the city’s expanding skyline, including the recognizable is able Burj Khalifa.
It is the most recent design to join the city’s esteemed portfolio of notable architectural works, but the project has been dogged by controversy since the beginning, with one architect alleging that the city stole his design.
The Dubai Frame, situated in the city’s adored Zabeel Park, offers tourists breathtaking panoramic views of the skyline from its 300-foot (93-meter)-long observation bridge at a dizzying height of approximately 500 feet (150 meters). The distinctive building is predicted to draw close to 2 million visitors a year, and with an entrance price of 50 dirhams (about $14), it will undoubtedly contribute to the city’s financial well-being.
10- Home to the World’s Tallest Building
We are, of course, referring to the Burj Khalifa! No discussion of the Emirates is complete without mentioning this enormous skyscraper. It is roughly the height of three Eiffel Towers stacked on top of one another at 828 meters. Cleaning its gleaming glass facade requires more than 36 workers and three months. The world records held by this superstructure alone include the tallest building, most stories; highest outdoor observation deck; highest towering elevator service; and many more.
