5 Facts You Didn't Know About Dubai

In Dubai, anything can happen! In this beautiful emirate, the lines between what is possible and what isn't can get quite blurry. From standing literally above the clouds in the world's tallest building to driving like the royalty that you most likely aren't in a Dubai Rolls Royce rental. Dubai exists to blow your mind!

5 Facts You Didn't Know About Dubai

With no shortage of fun and exciting activities to take part in, Dubai has become a very popular tourist destination and it's only going to get better. But as much as you know of Dubai, how much do you actually know Dubai? We are here with five facts that are not very well known about the futuristic city of luxury. Number five is most likely going to amaze you.

  1. Only 15% of the population is Emirati: This is quite a small percentage. However this fact is not overly impossible to believe, considering the fact that Dubai was a small village that relied on fishing and pearl diving until the discovery and exportation of crude oil in 1962. Today, a whopping 85% of the population is made up of expats who moved to Dubai due to favorable business and economic conditions. This makes Dubai the perfect place to experience different cultures, traditions and cuisines from all around the world. Using marketplaces like OneClickDrive, you can get yourself a BMW rental Dubai and experience the magic that comes with being in a metropolitan city.
  1. The world's tallest building is based on a flower: It isn't news that the Burj Khalifa standing proudly at 282 m is the world's tallest building. A lesser-known fact about this architectural marvel is that its design is based on a beautiful desert flower known as the Hymenocallisor SpiderLily, which inspired the architect. You can't fathom it? Well, the three lobes or feet that form the base of the Burj Khalifa are reminiscent of the flower’s shape.
  1. No PDA: Public displays of affection while outside in Dubai is a big no no. Irrespective of whether you are a traveler or a resident, Dubai's strict rules on PDA apply to everyone. If you're caught kissing outside, it could attract heavy fines and even deportation. Holding hands in settings like restaurants is generally acceptable, but exercise caution if you do it while walking on the street.  Penalties are strictly doled out and it is advisable to stick to the rules.
  1. Dubai Palm Jumeirah: This palm-shaped architectural masterpiece is the world's largest artificial archipelago. The group of islands were made entirely from sand and gravel. It took more than 7 million tons of rock from the Hajar Mountains and 3 billion cubic feet of sand from the seabed to create this paradise-like destination. Embark on a helicopter ride over the Palm Jumeirah to appreciate how truly marvelous this project is. 
  1. Dubai holds numerous Guinness world records: When it comes to outstanding achievements, Dubai is definitely in the lead. From this article alone, we found that the city holds the record for the world's tallest Building and the world's largest archipelago. But how many world records does the city really possess? The answer to that is a jaw-dropping 300 records! Was that more or less than you expected?

Conclusion

Dubai is a city of many miracles and record-breaking stories. Boasting of people from different areas of the globe, and products of architectural brilliance, it’s a city that is a fusion of the ancient and the contemporary. New ideas and the drive to improve status is something the city continues to uphold to this present day and thus there will always be interest from tourists and inhabitants. As you find out more about the unknown facts on Dubai, you would realize that this city is indeed the city of endless possibilities!

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