When it comes to Dubai, people get most excited about visiting its popular tourist attractions, which have something for every kind of traveller. Be it for leisure or indulging in an adventure, Dubai is one of the preferred destinations for a luxurious vacation experience. However, many are unfamiliar with the fact that Dubai has many records to its credit. Most of the facts about Dubai are related to these famous landmarks that people get excited about visiting. Some of these facts might surprise you, while others you may already know.
6 Facts About Dubai
Dubai, one of the most populated emirates of the U.A.E., has more to it than luxury. Here is a compiled list of six facts about Dubai that many people might be unaware of:
1. World’s Largest Flower Garden
Inaugurated on Valentine’s Day of 2013, the Dubai Miracle Garden is situated in Dubailand. It is the world’s largest natural flower garden with more than 150 million flowers in full bloom in varied artificial designs and patterns. Spread over an area of 72,000 square metres, the garden has vast spans of flower displays along with the Dubai Butterfly Garden, the Smurf’s Village, a 15-metre floral clock, an amphitheatre for live events, and the Emirates A380 floral structure. Termed as the “Little Piece of Eden,” one of the fun facts about Dubai Miracle Garden is that it has a three-time Guinness Book of World Records.
Location: Street 3 – Al Barsha – Al Barsha South – Dubai
Timings: 29th September 2023 to 30th April 2024, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Monday to Friday), 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. (Saturday & Sunday)
Entry Fee: AED 80 for children aged 3-12 years, AED 95 for ages 12 and above, free for children below 3 years
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2. World’s Tallest Building
Known as the heart and soul of Dubai, the 828-metre-high Burj Khalifa in Dubai is the tallest freestanding building in the world with 163 floors. The structure of the tower features a triple-lobed footprint which is an abstraction of the Hymenocallis flower. Not only this but there are other interesting facts about Dubai’s Burj Khalifa like it has the world’s highest observation deck (at floor 148), the world’s highest lounge (at 585 metres) and the world’s tallest elevator. A traveller’s trip is incomplete without visiting the skyscraper, which is a popular landmark of Dubai.
Location: 1 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd – Downtown Dubai – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Timings: 24/7
Entry Fee: starting AED 179 onwards
3. World’s Largest Shopping Mall
Situated in the heart of Dubai, the Dubai Mall is the world’s largest shopping mall in terms of total area. It is a paradise for shopping with more than 1,200 outlets. The mall’s ground floor is home to the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, and there is a theme park called Sega Republic. There is an illusion waterfall, with statues diving from the fall. One of the amazing facts about Dubai Mall is that it is spread over an area that equals 50 football pitches. Overall it’s a place which can’t be covered in a day.
Location: Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, Downtown Dubai, 31166, United Arab Emirates
Timings: 10 a.m. to 12 a.m.
Entry Fee: Free
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4. World’s Biggest Picture Frame
Dubai Frame, the golden rectangular picture frame stands 152 metres high, connecting two towers that are 93 metres wide in Zabeel Park. It houses a Sky Deck, a Museum, a Vortex Tunnel, a Dubai Past Gallery, a Dubai Future Gallery, a Social Media Wall, and a souvenir shop. The glass-floored walkway provides phenomenal views of the entire city and turns from opaque to transparent the moment somebody steps on it. One of the intriguing facts about Dubai Frame is that its height is that of a 50-storey building.
Location: Zabeel Park Jogging Track – Za’abeel – Al Kifaf, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Timings: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Entry Fee: AED 20 for children, AED 50 for adults, and free for a person with a disability
5. World’s Largest Suspended Aquarium
Housed in the Dubai Mall, Dubai Aquarium is the largest indoor aquarium that has been featured in the Guinness Book of World Records. The tank can hold 10 million litres of water, one of the interesting Dubai facts about the Aquarium. The underwater tunnel provides a 270-degree view of marine life. The unique thing about the aquarium is that it offers glass-bottom boat ride, aquatic animal feeding sessions, Scuba diving, and Cage Snorkelling to witness the aquatic life closely. There is an underwater zoo on the second floor, with three ecological zones: rainforest, rocky shore and living ocean.
Location: The Dubai Mall, Doha Street, Off 1st Interchange – Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, U.A.E.
Timings: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.(Monday to Friday), last entry at 10:15 p.m.
10 a.m. to 12 a.m. (Saturday & Sunday), last entry at 11:15 p.m.
Entry Fee: AED 150 onwards
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6. World’s Tallest In-Suite Hotel
Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai is the tallest in-suite hotel in the world, which lies on a man-made island near Jumeirah Beach. The structure of the hotel is in the shape of a sail and has 202 spacious suites, with its Royal Suite being the most expensive hotel suite in the world. Two of the interesting facts about Dubai City’s Burj Al Arab are that its grand interiors are decorated with 24-karat gold and it has the tallest atriums, with a height of 180 metres. While the cantilevered platform near the roof is the area used for helipads, the hotel is a refuge for injured and sick sea turtles.
Location: 3 Jumeirah Street, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Timings: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Tour timings)
Entry Fee: Starting AED 249 onwards for a 90-minute tour for non-guests
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These facts about Dubai might interest you enough to plan a trip to Dubai and visit the aforementioned locations. Each place has a story to tell or rather a fact to spill. So, be ready and keep your cameras steady to capture the memories of a lifetime! Try and cover all these tourist attractions on your upcoming trip.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Facts About Dubai
What language is spoken in Dubai?
Arabic is the official language of Dubai and the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.). However, the locals also communicate in English fluently.
What is the famous food of Dubai?
Harees is one of the famous dishes in Dubai. Some other dishes that you can also try in Dubai include Luqaymat, Thareed, and Majboos.
What is the best time to visit Dubai?
Located in the Arabian desert, Dubai experiences warm and hot temperatures. The high season starts in November and continues till April, making it the best time for outdoor activities, while the low season (May, September, and October) is the best time for beach lovers. June to August is the low season, which is the best time for indoor activities and sightseeing.
What is the currency of Dubai?
Dubai's currency is called Dirham or Arab Emirate Dirham (AED). It is also the currency of the rest of the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.).
What to buy from Dubai?
Some of the things you can buy from Dubai are attar, gold, dates, spices, electronics, oudh, coffee, and Pashmina shawls.
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