Dubai must be one of the most amazing cities in the world, they choose the biggest, the highest, the brightest, the most expensive stuff to make each of us stunned. Here we present 10 more amazing facts about Dubai for your entertainment.
The Dubai police fleet includes a Lamborghini, Ferrari and Bentley. This is to allow them to catch speeders who can outrun other cars.
Dubai is building a 50,000,000 square foot climate-controlled indoor city from scratch.
Air conditioners are everywhere in Dubai, even outside – everything for your comfort!
In Dubai you can see wild animals from a passenger seat.
Too scared? Well your seat could be occupied by a cheetah!
A journalist from Dubai named Omar Borkan Al Gala was told to leave Saudi Arabia for being considered “too handsome”.
The authorities thought the UAE delegate could corrupt impressionable women at the annual Janadriyah Festival.
One out of every five cranes is located in Dubai.
Today the city has 909 finished high-rises and the number is growing on.
Sales of oil constitute only 6% of Dubai’s economy.
The local economy is mainly based on real estate and tourism.
The Burj Al Arab uses enough gold inside to cover 46,265 Mona Lisa paintings.
1,790 m2 of 24-carat gold leaf is covering the interior of the Burj Al Arab.
About 85% of Dubai population is foreign.
Most expats are coming from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh seeking for a well-paid job.
In Dubai robots take part in multimillion dollar camel racing tournaments.
The price of a robot for camel racing is ranging from 300 to 10,000 USD. Compared to people they are lighter and more flexible.
