Dubai – 10 Most Interesting Facts About Dubai
Till 20th century Dubai’s economy relied heavily on fishing and pearl. In 1996 Dubai struck oil which changed everything, and then Dubai changed its currency from the Gulf rupee to riyal with the oil money, Sheikh Rashid started developing a modern city, and later the United Arab Emirates became its shiny capital now Dubai city hassled to an incredibly clean and modern.
1). Crime 0%
Everywhere crime is on the top, but in Dubai, there is 0% crime that is why this city is known as the safest city in the world we can walk alone at night and day. The law in Dubai that is so strict and another side the people they maintained it with full of morality.
2). Income tax 0%
Dubai, there are lots of opportunities to become rich and wealthy. There is no need to pay personal income tax because there is 0% tax so, everyone is tax-free they can save their money, and can earn more money.
3). Cranes
We know that Dubai is becoming a highly developing city. World’s largest, most significant buildings are in Dubai, and the number of hotels and buildings are increasing day by day. That is why 20% of the world’s total cranes are operating in Dubai for construction.
4). Tallest and biggest structure
The world’s biggest and tallest structures are found in Dubai like biggest mall, tallest hotel, second largest human-made marina, and the most beautiful, biggest aquarium all are in Dubai. That is why this city is full of beauty and attractive so every year millions of people come here.
5). Developed city
It is the world’s fastest developing city. In 1968, there were only 13 cars, but it has changed so far, now there are lots of vehicles and because of that traffic are so bad, and it became a congested city cause of development. So, to remove this problem double-decker road of transportation introduced here.
6). Population
In 1975 Dubai’s population was around 183,200, but today it has been Emirates who took only 18 to 19 % of the overall population and another side per year nearly 100,000 arrive here. It is a wonder to think about that half of the total population living in this city are Indians.
7). World’s largest gold chain
In Dubai, there is a world’s largest chain. Which was made during DSF- 1999. The length of this chain is 5km and to make this 22kg gold was used, and 9600 people bought it. They wear it in a piece of bracelet and necklace.
8). Skyscrapers
Some of the world’s tallest skyscrapers are in Dubai like the Burj Khalifa it is considered the tallest structure of Dubai. The height of it is 2,717 feet. In Burj Khalifa, there are the highest restaurant, mosque, most upper outdoor observation, and nightclub.
9). Luxurious hotels
In Dubai, there are many hotels like five stars and seven stars, but the fourth tallest hotel is Burj Al Arab which is almost 280 feet tall from Jumeirah beach. Al Mahara is the famous restaurant where is a massive seawater aquarium. In the entrance of the restaurant, there is simulated submarine voyage, and the height of the lobby is even more that Statue of Liberty.
10). Ski Dubai
Ski Dubai, is an indoor Ski resort. The area of ski resort is 22,500 square meters and the other side there is a snow park which is known as the biggest indoor snow park and the area of it Is 3,000 square meters.