Do you want to know all the facts about Dubai to visit this fantastic holiday destination? Dubai is an exquisite place for a vacation. It has everything from shopping malls and nightclubs to skiing and desert jeep safaris. Not to mention that it is a beautiful destination to enjoy a holiday with family or friends.
If you’re planning to go there, you want to have all the necessary information you need. So this is where this post got you covered. Check out the essential facts about Dubai you need to know.
Table of contents
How Was Dubai Built? Where Is It? Which Country? Some facts.
@Porcupen/ Shutterstock.com
Dubai part of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is situated by the Persian Gulf, their neighbors are Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman.
When talking about Dubai, you need to know a distinction. Dubai is both one of seven emirates (like states) of the UAE, but it is also the capital of the Emirate Dubai. The UAE consists of seven Emirates: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ajman, Fujairah, Ras al Khaimah, Sharjah, and Umm al Quwain. Dubai is the most populated one.
The city is a preferred spot among wealthy travelers, and it offers a lot of luxury beachfront real estate on the man-made islands. The islands are actually two projects. One is the Palm Islands, consisting originally out of 3 Palm Islands: Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jebel Ali, and Palm Deira (this is now Deira Islands). The construction of the Palm Islands started in 2001. However, only the Palm Jumeirah is finished so far. It’s presently the most prominent artificial island on the planet, with a land area of more than 1,380 acres.
In this video, you can see the evolution of Dubai from the 1960s to 2021.
The second Island project is The World Island` or Archipelago that will be 300 countries, forming the world’s continent. But one part called `The Heart of Europe` will be finished as the first continent.
Why Is Dubai Rich?
Did you know that the United Arab Emirates is the eight wealthiest nation in the world? A massive amount of its money comes from trade, tourism, and finance. The Dubai economy used to be mostly reliant on oil. But since the government decided to change to a more service- and tourism-oriented economy, this changed and resulted in the property boom from 2004 to 2008.
Tourism has taken a big flight in Dubai. In almost two decades, the number of visitors to Dubai has exploded. From about 3M visitors in 2000 to 16.7M in 2019, which is an increase of 457%.
What Facts of Dubai do You need To Know As Visitor?
Although the UAE is officially Muslim, it’s far more tolerant of its dress code than other Middle Eastern nations. But it still means that you should respect the tradition. So cover up your knees and shoulders while shopping at a mall or Souk or visiting a Mosque (also your hair) or museum. But you are allowed to wear a bikini on the beach. The dress code is mostly casual.
Dubai is a great destination all year round. August is the warmest month in Dubai with an average temperature of 35.5°C (96°F), and the coldest is January at 19°C (66°F) with the most daily sunshine hours at 12 in June. The most humid month is February, with an average of 40mm of rain.
Dubai is a tourist paradise. No matter if you’re a budget or a wealthy traveler, Dubai has something to offer for everyone, here are some facts about Dubai:
Number of Inhabitants, the Currency, and Religion
Population: 3.331 million as of July 2019
Currency: Emirati Dirham
Language: Arabic (official language), English
Religion: Islam
Transport
The public transport in Dubai is very modern and very well organized. You will find different modes of transport in Dubai, like the:
- Metro (the world`s largest driverless train system)
- Bus ( the low-cost option with an extensive network).
- Taxi
- Boat
- Car
- Bike
Famous Buildings & Architecture
@wael-hneini / unsplash.com
Dubai has never shied away from feats of engineering prowess. That’s especially true from world-class record-breakers to seven-star hotels and architectural wonders that push the limits of possibility. Here are some of the most famous ones:
- Burj Khalifa
- Burj al Arab
- The Dubai Mall
- The Dubai Frame
- Dubai Water Canal
- The Dubai Fountain
- Palm Jumeirah
- Dubai Opera
- Cayan Tower
- Jumeirah Emirates Towers
What Does Dubai Have To Offer?
The fact is that Dubai is becoming one of the best vacation spots in the world. It’s not hard to understand because of their clean, sandy beaches and their giant malls and fancy restaurants. It has everything you could ever wish for.
You can do many things in the metropolis Dubai, but you can also enjoy the traditional culture in Dubai’s old city. Visit the Traditional Arabian Markets of Deira, where you can get a taste of the old Dubai. You can buy many things like Arabian lamps, spices, all kinds of souvenirs, and gold in the Gold Souk.
@Damian Pankowiec / Shutterstock.com
If you like to be active here, you can choose from many adventure sports like sandboarding, skydiving, or even skiing ( in the Dubai Mall).
If you are planning your travel to Dubai, you’ll be happy that you did. They have a plethora of things to see or do to choose from.
Who Leads The Country?
Currently, Dubai is led by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. He is the ruler of Dubai, Vice President, and Prime Minister. Thanks to his vision, Sheikh Mohammed has competently created the Dubai success story in record time and put the UAE on a unique path, which nations worldwide compete to replicate.
The Future of Dubai
Dubai is striving to become the smartest city of the globe by 2021, even though they are already the leading place for foreign investment in the Middle East. And they still have many exciting projects planned for the future, like Aladdin City, the Mall of the World, Dubai Creek Tower, Ain Dubai, and the underwater Rail.
Look at the cool video above to find out!
5 Mind-Blowing Facts of Dubai
1. Dubai is home to the biggest shopping mall in the world.
2. Dubai gets enough amount of sunshine throughout the year.
3. Only fifteen percent of the population is local.
4. The police authorities have the fastest and most luxurious cars in the world.
5. There’s no income tax in Dubai.
Which of these facts of Dubai thrill you the most?
Do you like to read more about Dubai? What about this article?:
Dubai UAE, a great holiday destination or visit the official Dubai Tourism Website
