Dubai is the most populated city of UAE and is situated on the Persian Gulf’s southeast coast. From gold dispensing ATMs to millions dollar supercars as police vehicles, Dubai never runs short of surprises.  It’s a living testament of incredible feats of architecture and the fastest growing economy. Here are some amazing facts about Dubai that everyone must know.

Compared to the 13 cars in 1968, Dubai now has more than 1.5 million cars and owns 6 of the 10 tallest hotels in the world. The economy is so favorable that there is 0% crime rate, 0% income tax while 20% of the world’s total cranes are busy on construction sites in Dubai. If this doesn't surprise you, let’s have a look at the man made landmarks of Dubai. It owns the largest manmade island, the Palm Jumeirah which is designed as a palm tree and can be seen from space.  It has the world’s tallest building which is so tall that the residents on top floors have to wait longer than people on land to break their fast.

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16 Interesting Facts About Dubai

1. Palm Jumeirah can be seen from space

Palm Jumeirah is one of the famed palm Islands in Dubai. This $12 billion project started in 2001 and six years later, the first resident of the Island moved in. The 5.2-sq-km archipelago resembles a palm tree within a circle. The Island was built with sand and stones instead of concrete or steel.

2. Dubai has more cars than some of the world’s largest cities

With a population of 3.331 million, Dubai has around 2 million cars making it a city with more cars per capita than New York and London. The number of cars in Dubai has grown exponentially in the last decade which explains it’s residents luxurious lifestyle.

3. Dubai has the world’s longest gold chain

Dubai’s love for gold is no secret. It hosts the world’s longest gold chain, known as the ‘Dubai celebration chain’ which is 5 KM long and weighs 240 KG. It took 45 days 10 hours each day for 100 craftsmen to produce the chain. This is so far a world record.

4. 7 of the 10 tallest hotels in the world are in Dubai

Another interesting fact about Dubai is that it is home to 7 out of top 10 of the tallest hotels in the world. Gevora Hotel, JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, SLS Dubai Hotel and Residences, and Rose Rayhaan by Rotana are already in the top 4.

5. Dubai has a crime rate of near 0%

Apart from Dubai being the hottest business hub, it is also one of the safest places on the planet. According to official data, willful murders dropped from 0.3 per hundred thousand people in 2013 to 0.1 in 2018. Aggravated assaults from 2.2 to 1.4 and rape from 0.3 to 0.0. This is one of the lowest crime rates in the world.

6. Dubai has 0% Income tax rate

One of the most interesting facts about Dubai is that it has 0% personal income tax and corporate tax (except for oil and gas companies and subsidiaries of foreign banks) rate. This means there are no taxes levied by the Federal Government on income or wealth of companies and individuals.

7. Dubai has the highest number of tower cranes in the world

As Dubai is best known for its skyscrapers and high-rise buildings, resultant it has the highest number of active tower cranes in the world. Although the actual number is disputed with different reports claiming Dubai’s containing 5% to 25% of the world’s total cranes, the fact is, Dubai has more cranes than any other city in the world.

8. Dubai has 80% immigrants

The UAE is home to over 200 nationalities. Emiratis constitute roughly 20% of the total population, making UAE home to one of the world's highest percentage of immigrants. Indians and Pakistanis form the largest expatriate groups in the country, constituting 28% and 12% of the total population respectively.

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9. Dubai has the largest shopping mall in the world

Dubai holds yet another world record by hosting the largest shopping mall in the world i.e. the Dubai Mall. The Mall has a total retail floor area of 502,000 square meters and contains over 1200 shops, 22 cinema screens, a 250-room luxury hotel, and 120 restaurants and cafes.

10. Dubai has no standard address system

Perhaps the most interesting of the facts about Dubai is that it has no standard address system. Instead, it uses post box number system for delivery and receipt of mails. You can either use your company’s post box number or register for your own at a nominal yearly cost.

11. Dubai’s Burj Khalifa is a record-breaking building

Burj Khalifa is a marvel in every aspect. It is not only the world’s tallest building, it also has the highest number of stories in the world, has the highest occupied floor in the world, has the highest outdoor observation deck in the world, has the elevator with longest travel distance in the world, and has the tallest service elevator in the world.

12. Dubai has ATM that dispenses gold

Dubai does not stop to surprise people with its innovations. The Dubai Mall has ATM that gives you real gold instead of cash. If you wish to buy gold, put your money/credit card inside the gold ATM and get pure gold within seconds. There are around 50 such machines around the world.

13. Dubai to build world first climate controlled city

To address the issue of rising temperature, Dubai is working on an initiative to build a climate controlled city under a giant glass dome. The plan is to develop a line of climate-controlled indoor spaces that include 65 malls, residential societies and even entire indoor cities integrated with a car-centric design. This will allow people to spend entire days without even stepping outside.

14. Royal Suite at Burj Al-Arab costs $24,000 per night

The world’s only seven-star hotel has certainly one of the most expensive hotel rooms in the world. It’s Royal suite located on the 25th floor of the Burj has an average price tag of $24,000 a night. It’s outrageously lavish and truly fits someone who wants to live like royalty.

15. You need to have a license to use Alcohol

Alcohol is not prohibited in Dubai but if you want to consume (even at home), store or even transport Alcohol, you need to have a license. Obtaining an Alcohol license is an easy process. Drinking Alcohol without a license can lead to criminal offenses and the possibility of being expelled from the country.

16. The net worth of Dubai’s 4 billionaires equals Malta’s GDP

Since Dubai is a major business hub, it houses some of the world’s billionaires. The top 4 billionaires whose net worth is around $14 billion is roughly equal to the GDP of the Republic of Malta, a southern European Island country.