Located on
the Arabian Peninsula, Dubai is today one of the most visited places of the
world and is fast becoming an emerging economic leader in the world economy.
With its strategic location, the place was an important port even during the
ancient times. However, there are many fun facts about this place that you may
hardly believe to be associated with such a small place. Lets take a peep into
this fascinating Arab world and get to know some of its secrets that make it
even more attractive for the travelers from around the world.
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Less
than 20 percent of total Dubai’s population comprise of actual locals. This has
resulted due to an exponential immigration leading to the local Emirati
population almost being drowned out. However, there is little strife among the
people as everyone gets along with everyone else, thus leading to a more
liberal attitude towards culture and dressing. Crime Rate is almost equal to
zero with racial tensions unheard of in the city. Though the place still
retains a distinct Arabic and Bedouin influence, yet the large foreign influx
has lent a cosmopolitan culture to the society.
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Located
on the side of Dubai Creek is the most famous gold market also known as the
Gold Souk. With over 250 gold shops including several world class top brands,
the place offers bargains on gold jewelry shopping unmatched anywhere else in
the world.
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Keeping
in line with the tag of Dubai fast becoming the shopping capital of the world,
the place is also home to the Dubai Mall, the biggest shopping mall in the
world in terms of area. Housing the Discovery Center and the Aquarium, the
place also holds the unique world record for having the largest acrylic panel
too.
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Built
to resemble the shape of a dhow sail, experience life king size at Burj Al
Arab, one of the most luxurious hotels of world as well as the fourth tallest
one. Built on an artificial island and having a lobby taller than the Statue of
Liberty, the place is luxury personified. Al Mahara, one of the restaurants
housed in the hotel, features a massive acrylic glass seawater aquarium. The
entry to the hotel can only be made through a simulated submarine voyage.
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Others
on the list of tallest buildings are the world’s tallest residential building
named as 23 Marina as well as the tallest hotel of the world namely the Rose
Tower are also located in Dubai.
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Talking
of the tallest skyscrapers, how can we miss the majestic Burj Khalifa, the
tallest man made structure on the face of the Earth that is as lofty as two
Empire State buildings on top of each other. Boasting of the highest mosque,
the highest restaurant, the highest nightclub and the highest observation deck
of the world, the place is treat for the eyes as it offers views like none
other. Get to watch the sun going down twice during a day- once while watching
the sunset from the base and then take a ride up and get to see the same sun
still setting from the observation deck!!!
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Palm
Islands, a man made artificial group of islands being made through land
reclamation techniques, are a sight to behold. The place, after completion,
shall be the biggest archipelago of the world housing luxury hotels, beachfront
properties, entertainment centers, malls, theme parks and much more.
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Another
interesting fact to know about Dubai is that the city is that there is no
concept of street addresses in the place. Also, you do not have to pay any
income tax or personal tax to the administration!!!
Keeping these
facts in the mind, it may well be understood now why Dubai is climbing up the
tourism ladder and is becoming the holiday destination for vacationers from
around the world.
