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Infographic: 20 things you didn't know about Dubai

THE 20 THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT DUBAI TOURISM A BURJ AL ARAB Dubai's economy is largely based on tourism and not oil, which only makes up Dubai is home to Burį Al Arab, the most luxurious hotel in the world. less than 6% of Dubai's GDP. A INDOOR SKIING MAN-MADE ISLANDS World's third largest indoor ski slope is Dubai has many man-made islands, located inside Mall of the Emirates. one of which is the iconic Palm Jumeirah which is in the shape of a palm tree and has a number of luxurious M 85% EXPATS hotels and restaurants. Approximately 85% of Dubai's residents are not Emirati nationals, but foreigners. 1,200 STORES, 1 CENTRE 66.67% 33.33% With more than 1,200 stores, the Dubai Mall is the largest shopping center in the world The majority of Dubai's residents are male - with a 3:1 gender ratio. SAFETY O A LARGEST TERMINAL Dubai is one of the world's safest cities. Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport is the largest airport terminal in the world, and the second-largest building in the world in terms of floor space. ADDRESSES There are no street addresses in Dubai. O PUBLIC KISSING GROWTH People can be arrested for public Dubai is the world's fastest growing city. displays of affection. POLICE CARS A A TAXIS FOR WOMEN There are pink taxi cabs driven by women that only pick up women. The Dubai Police fleet includes a Lamborghini, Ferari and Bentley. CHEWING GUM A DUBAI METRO The Dubai Metro is the world's longest Chewing gum in public places is considered impolite. automated driverless train system. 20% PURCHA'SE GOLD O A GOLD IN ATMS 1 in 5 people in Dubai purchases 5 pieces of Gold jewellery every year. You can buy gold from ATM machines. O PEARL INDUSTRY ONLY 13 CARS IN 1968 Before oil was found in the 1960s, Dubai was known for its pearl industry. In 1968 there were only 13 cars in the whole city of Dubai. REFERENCES http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/12/04 dubai-expo-2020_n_4379078.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dubai http://www.sundaycircle.com/2011/12/nine things-we-bet-you-didn't-know-about-dubai/ http://www.qamardeenhoteldubai.com/intesting-facts-about-dubai http://www.mapsofworld.com/dubai/facts. nl

Infographic: 20 things you didn't know about Dubai

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Dubai has been on the highlight recently specially with the amazing Expo2020 campaign that helped them win the Expo which they'll host in the year 2020. Dubai is no more a new name to the world, from ...

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