25+ Interesting Facts About Dubai You Should Know

If you are planning to study abroad in a place that offers more than great education and world-class universities, Dubai is the answer. Home to three million people, Dubai is one of the seven emirates that make up the UAE. This popular tourist destination offers unique traditions, architectural marvels, and unimaginable technological advancements. So, if you are planning to visit or study in Dubai, you need to know a few essential things. For instance, did you know the Dubai government pays 2 grams of gold as a reward for losing 2 kilograms of weight? Well, Dubai is truly the dream destination of many people. In this blog, you will read some more interesting facts about Dubai and what makes this city special. 

General Fun Facts About Dubai

1. Dubai is home to the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa. It measures 828 meters and is equal to 3 Eiffel Towers standing on top of each other. 

2. The Dubai Mall is one of the largest malls in the world. It has over 1200 stores, 120 restaurants, and 26 cinema screens. 

3. Dubai is also home to the largest indoor theme entertainment destination in the world, the IMG Worlds of Adventure. 

4. With a capacity of a whopping 10 million litres, the Dubai Aquarium Tank is the largest suspended aquarium in the world. 

5. The Dubai Frame is the world’s biggest picture frame, standing 492 feet tall.

6. Dubai people are known to keep tigers, lions, and cheetahs as their pets who tend to enjoy their owner’s lavish lifestyle.

7. Palm Jumeirah is the largest artificial island ever created in history. 

8. Dubai’s Burj Al Arab luxury hotel is the fifth tallest hotel in the world with a height of 321m. 

9. Oil sales only make up about 6% of Dubai’s economy. Contrary to popular belief, the tourism and real estate industries make a major contribution to the city’s economy. 

10. Dubai follows a zero debt policy where if a person is unable to clear his debts in time, the government can get him imprisoned and declare a criminal. 

11. Emiratis in Dubai are provided with free education, access to medical services, free residential places, and several other privileges.  

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Facts About Dubai Culture

1. Hospitality holds an integral role in Dubai’s culture and traditions. 

2. People in Dubai offer gahwa or Arabic coffee as a welcome gesture to quests. It is made using cloves, cardamom, saffron, and cumin. 

3. Arabic calligraphy plays an important role in traditional Emirati art. It involves using Arabic Script to create artistic patterns. 

4. Islamic traditions heavily influence the laws, customs, and culture of Dubai and the UAE. 

5. During the Islamic month of Ramadan, people observe a fast from dawn to dusk and eat iftar meal with their friends and family. 

6. Al-Ayyala folk dance is traditionally performed during festivities and celebrations. 

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Facts About the Dubai Airport

1. Terminal 3 of the Dubai International Airport is the largest airport terminal in the world. 

2. It features a 5-star hotel, the Dubai International Hotel, several Apple stores, a gym, a swimming pool, two zen gardens, and more.

3. The Dubai International Airport is the second busiest airport in Asia. 

4. It features the fastest Wi-Fi speed of any airport in the world. 

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Historical Facts About Dubai

1. Dubai was once known as the crane capital of the world with about 25% of the world’s cranes being used in Dubai. 

2. Initially, pearl diving was Dubai’s main trade.

3. Oil was discovered in Dubai somewhere in the late 1960s. 

4. Al Fahidi Fort is the oldest building in the city. It dates back to 1787. 

5. Taxes in Dubai were introduced in 2018.

6. The district of Bur Dubai is known for housing the city’s oldest heritage tourist attraction, Bastakia Quarter. 

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