Amazing Facts About Dubai You Must Know Before Visiting
Home to the World’s Tallest Building
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Of course, we’re talking about Burj Khalifa! No mention of the Emirates is complete without talking about this massive skyscraper. At the height of 828 meters, it is equivalent to about 3 Eiffel Towers standing on top of each other. It takes more than 36 workers and three months to clean its shining glass facade. This superstructure alone holds many world records such as the tallest building, the highest number of stories, most upper outdoor observation deck, most towering elevator service and much more.
Largest Mall in the World!
The Dubai mall is one of the largest malls in the world! It is spread over an area of 12 million square meters. It has over 1200 stores, 26 cinema screens and over 120 cafes and restaurants
Live the epic adventure!
IMG Worlds of Adventure, located in Dubai, is the largest indoor themed entertainment destination in the world! It is spread over a vast area of 1.5 million square feet and can welcome more than 20,000 guests in a day! The park features 17 themed rides based on popular Cartoon Network characters, Marvel Super Heroes and animatronic Dinosaurs. Make sure you don’t miss on this one while your visit to Dubai.
Largest Suspended Aquarium
The Dubai Aquarium Tank, with a capacity of 10 million litres, is the largest suspended aquarium in the world! It is situated at the ground level of the Dubai Mall. It has the most extensive collection of Sand Tiger Sharks in the world. The aquarium houses more than 33,000 aquatic animals from over 200 species.
World's Biggest Picture Frame!
Dubai boasts of having the biggest picture frame in the world. The Dubai Frame, which is 492 feet tall, towers above the city’s skyline and is a famous tourist hotspot.
The Dubai Dino
A 155-million-year-old fossil of Diplodocus Longus - famously known as the ‘Dubai Dino’ is permanently on display in the Dubai Mall. It is one of the few fossils in the world excavated with almost ALL bones intact!
Indoor Skiing!
This fact about Dubai will make you realise the potential the emirate has in impressing the world. Skiing in a desert seems quite impossible, right? Well, that’s probably not the case with Dubai. You can do Indoor Skiing at the Emirates Mall in Dubai.
A Gathering of The World?
This fact about Dubai might make you add this amazing place to your UAE itinerary if you're visiting soon. Dubai Global Village is a seasonal event which is held in the cooler months. This event is held to showcase the speciality of a country or a region in a particular field like handicrafts, food, clothes, etc. Due to the diverse range of shopping options, this event attracts millions of people across the globe.
Low Crime Rate
Where criminal activities are increasing day by day; there exists a city whose crime rate is 0%. It's in Dubai. Engaging yourself in even the slightest of the criminal activities can get you imprisoned.
Zero Debt Policy
In Dubai, if a person can’t clear off his debts in time, then he would be regarded as a criminal and can even get imprisoned for life. The Dubai Government doesn’t tolerate any debt.
Oil Makes the UAE
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We have often heard that Dubai’s economy mainly consists of its oil sales. However, you would be quite amazed that only 6% of oil sales contribute to the economy of Dubai. A major part of this city’s economy comes from real estate and tourism.
Previously Tax-free Income
​Dubai’s Government tries its best to improve the standard of living of its citizens. So it introduced a tax-free system which allows each to earn and save money as per their requirements. The tax-free system had played a vital role in Dubai’s growth as many talented engineers, architects, etc. come to Dubai from across the globe. The taxes in Dubai were newly introduced in the year 2018.
Large Made Islands
​Everything built in Dubai is either one of the world’s best or one of the world’s largest. Such is the case with this artificial island built in 2007, Palm Jumeirah. It is the largest artificial island created in the history of humanity, which increases the length of Dubai’s shoreline by a hefty 520Km. Hotels, resorts, residential apartments, amusement parks, name it and the Palm Jumeirah has it.
Largest Airport Terminal in the World
Terminal 3 of the Dubai International Airport, is, in fact, the largest airport terminal in the world. It is no less than a shopping mall. It features a 5-star hotel - Dubai International Hotel, many apple stores, a swimming pool, a gym, Snoozecubes, jacuzzi and not one but TWO zen gardens! This makes your layover at Dubai Airport quite sorted.
The Dubai International Airport is also the second busiest airport in Asia. The airport also has the fastest Wi-Fi speed of any airport in the world!
