Redefining Public Bathrooms With Luxury
Saying that Dubai bathrooms are fancy is an understatement. Interior designers have put much thought into making public restrooms as luxurious as possible. With state-of-the-art plumbing fixtures and sanitary appliances, you’ll be amazed at the lavishness of it all. The premium products are not where Dubai bathrooms’ grandeur ends.
With a fusion of Middle Eastern and Western decor, the breathtaking interior catches your attention. If you plan to visit Dubai anytime soon, don't forget to check out as many public bathrooms as possible to experience something extravagant. After all, it’s not every day you get to visit a restroom that looks better than your own bathroom!
A Non-Weird Parking Lot
If you find a bike parked in the middle of a car parking lot, you’d be enraged and report it before locating the owner. Now imagine yourself in Dubai witnessing the same thing, but instead of a bike, you see a camel, and if you try to report it, you won't get what you want.
Camel parking is as common in some parts of Dubai as finding an Arab man wearing a Keffiyeh. You may think it’s different, but it’s not illegal, so you can’t complain if a parked camel gives you the side eye. All you have to do is walk casually past the camel and hope it does not come after you. Kidding!
A Stroll to Remember
Camels are the same as any other pet people would have in different parts of the world. Just like you’d take your dog for a stroll in the park every other day, people in Dubai who own camels take them for a leisurely walk in the desert. It’s a fun pastime and maybe some form of bonding ritual for the owner and the camel.
Emiratis love camels as much as Americans love dogs. As there are no restrictions on buying one, people invest in this rich cultural heritage, but not just to show off. Some actually take care of their animals by keeping them well-fed and taking them out for a stroll.
All That Glitters Is Gold
Well, a lot of things cost more than an iPhone, but if we stay within the confines of telecommunication devices, we’d have to say these gold phones in Dubai can cost a fortune. Luckily for the wealthy royals of Dubai, it’s just another accessory they can buy to add to the collection!
Having gold phones is similar to having any other item made of gold. It’s an investment that increases their assets and provides them with something shiny to show off. Besides, Dubai has the best gold quality in the world! Too bad we can’t afford the gold phones, even if we get our yearly salaries in one payment.
A Cheetah on Leash
Here is something you’ll only find in Dubai—a person casually texting on his phone while driving the car as his pet cheetah sits next to him on the passenger seat. We all know cheetahs as wild animals who belong in the wilderness, but the people of Dubai aren’t so sure of this fact.
They are pretty clear on one thing; if you can buy it, you should buy it! Unfortunately for cheetah lovers and fortunately for haters, the UAE government has banned ownership of wild animals, including cheetahs. Now people are lawfully bound not to parade a wild animal in their car or street.
When Two Worlds Collide
As we all know, Dubai is a city in a Muslim country where Muslim women tend to follow a specific dress code that aligns with what Islam says. While tourists sometimes don’t know about these regulations, they tend to dress the way they do back home, which is ok until it’s not.
While it might be normal to meet someone with a totally different culture, it can be quite shocking to meet them in your own country. Now, the question is; should you do some research before visiting a country, and should you respect the country's regulations even if they don't match your beliefs? The answer is yes. Yet, in the end, you can’t tell anyone how to dress.
A Different Type of Conjoined Twins
No matter how many cars you have seen in your lifetime, you will always be met with new models that will shock you to the core. The conjoined Jeep Wrangler, for example, definitely got the attention of everyone who passed it. Even though the car seems highly inconvenient, it can be practical for large families or a group of friends going on a road trip.
Nevertheless, it seems extremely difficult to handle. For instance, how can the driver open the passenger’s seat if needed? How can he drive on a single-lane road? In addition, how long does it take him to find a parking spot? These are all the questions we have.
Yes, You Get to Eat for Free!
Dubai is the wealthiest Arab city, so it shouldn’t be shocking to see free food. Guided by religion, some businesses offer free food to those who can’t afford it as long as they take one piece per person. This gesture shows that even if you are rich, you can give back to society.
Even though we wonder if all those in need respect the one-piece rule, we are sure they are glad and forever grateful to have someone look out for them when they can’t look after themselves. This is one step away from a perfect world. If we have more people setting up stands like this, we might solve many of the world’s problems.
One Bar of Gold to Go, Please
Another perk of living in the wealthiest Arab city in the world is that you get to buy gold from a vending machine. So if you ever find yourself in a situation where you need gold, you can purchase it without any complications, assuming you have enough money to buy it.
If you need a last-minute gift for your wife or girlfriend, head out to the lobby, and you’ll get to buy as much gold as you want. Yet, the idea of gold in a vending machine makes us wonder what would happen if someone shook the machine very hard. Will a bar of gold drop? Also, what would happen if you purchased a bar and it got stuck?
Do Not Scratch My Ride
Let’s be honest, not everyone likes gold, but Dubai clearly presents gold as a necessity. So apart from buying gold from a vending machine, you can also buy a motorcycle made out of gold. This one will surely make every motorcycle lover want to head over to the city immediately.
Even though it seems highly pleasurable to have a gold motorcycle, we can’t stop worrying about it getting stolen or scratched. Yet, we believe that if someone is rich enough to buy this gorgeous ride, they wouldn’t worry about that, especially if they live in Dubai.
An Alternative for Gold Bike
You will find a wide range of modes of transportation in Dubai. If regular cars and buses are too dull for you, you can opt for a camel or gold-plated vehicle, a stretched-out limo, or go for the more standard option, but bizarre nonetheless, the luxurious cars.
If none of these interest you, don’t worry; Dubai still has much more to offer. How about Pegasus on the road? You can plan a date with your partner and pick her up on this bike, like a prince on a white horse. We would suggest you change that tacky suit, though.
Say No to Swiping Right
The ways to find love have changed significantly in the last 20 years. Greeting cards and letters have almost gone extinct. There are no shy glances anymore, and taking months to confess when one can easily send a text message and spare themselves from jittery nerves or humiliation in case of rejection. Not to mention, the rise of social media has made it remarkably easy to know a person.
Still, it looks like parents in Dubai want to find partners for their daughters in an old-school way. That explains the long lists of matrimonial ads in the newspapers with the entire bio-data of the women. We can only hope they don’t get scammed.
The Deluxe Hotel Rooms
For a country that loves gold, it isn’t surprising that Dubai goes all out regarding its extravagant hotels. The emirate city offers some of the most expensive high-end accommodations, including the very popular Burj Al Arab.
Considered the only seven stars hotel in the world, Burj Al Arab has its island. The interiors are built with gilded gold, and there are no rooms here—it’s only suites. You would be surprised to know the suites have to revolve around four-poster beds with over 14 types of pillows and the rare eiderdown duvets. Yet, for $20K a night, you can have a perfect sleep in one of the most luxurious places in the world.
Fastest Police Cars in the World
As this list has already established, Dubai loves flaunting its wealth. Even police cars get roped in to show off the city’s affluence. From Lamborghini to Bugatti, name a luxury car, and you will find it among the impressive and expensive fleet of the Dubai police force.
With a speed of over 400km/h and the power to go from 0-60 in under three seconds, the Dubai police’s Bugatti Veyron was included in the Guinness Book of World Records as the fastest police car in service. Even though it’s hard to use these super-speed police vehicles to their full power in the busy metropolis, there's still no lawbreaker that can outrun them.
Luxury on the Streets
Spotting a luxury car in other countries may be as rare as a unicorn sighting. In Dubai, however, fancy cars ply the streets as regularly as city buses, so much so that a simple Ferrari might be considered a regular car; you have to go for more ostentatious options to stand out.
With immaculate road conditions, low petrol prices, and tax-free salaries in the emirate city, owning a supercar doesn’t sound too demanding. Affordable car loans and insurances are also huge contributors to this high-end lifestyle. Moreover, with over 3,000 exotic vehicles abandoned every year and police auctioning them off at lower prices, it becomes easier for people to enjoy these elite cars.
The City Uses Limousines for Public Transport
Are you aware that Dubai was a city made for cars? Talking about the road network and the city's love for cars is quite interesting. Also, the public transportation system in this emirate has drastically undergone one of the most significant transformations that supersede even the best public transport in the world.
It's no wonder how Limousine services have become one of the most common transport services in Dubai. This luxury vehicle is one of the most comfortable modes of public transport; it is relatively expensive but worth the price. The Limos operate round the clock, and commuters can easily book a trip without hassles.
Fishes Are Not Allowed in the Metro
Apart from exotic cars, the weird thing about fish in Dubai metro is another thing to examine. This is quite strange, but it has come to stay as the Road and Transport Authority has banned fish in the metro. The introduced law has left commuters with several questions.
Reports have it that fish got banned due to the strong odor it produces. Regardless of the ban, several risk takers still find a way of bringing fish into the metro. Those found not adhering to the law pay a certain amount of fine. It is a pity as shoppers at the market now have to find another means to get their fish to various destinations.
You Can’t Exhaust the Available Boat Adventures
One of the best things to experience in Dubai is the boat tours and water sports. It is a place to enjoy various water activities and the magnificent view of beautiful beaches, picturesque villages, and magnificent spellbound coastline. In addition, sailing trips are one of the everyday affairs you enjoy while living in Dubai. The city has numerous companies offering boat rental services.
Undoubtedly, the Dubai boat tour is one of the topmost activities tourists look forward to. So, when you visit Dubai as a family or individually, going on a boat adventure is something you should try.
Dubai Police Has the World's Fastest Boat
Apart from having a drool-worthy fleet of vehicles, the Dubai police now have super boats that happen to be the world's fastest boats. The speedster was given to the Dubai Police by the Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan. Nonetheless, it is a police boat; hence, it needs to be super faster than other private boats.
So, if someone attempts to escape the police, a phone call is all that's required to get the world's fastest boat coming after you. Apart from chasing offenders, the boat comes in handy for rescue operations.
Dubai Is the Home of Skyscrapers
Dubai has some of the world's most ambitious architectural projects. The city has over 500 skyscrapers making up its skylines, and this is incredibly massive. Some of the tallest buildings in the world are located in Dubai, and a perfect example is the 830-meters-tall Burj Khalifa—the world's tallest building. The Burj Khalifa is one edifice that makes the city phenomenal.
The city's stunning skyline buildings are constructed with the latest innovation and modern technology. Yet, the fact remains that Dubai is not a place for those who are afraid of heights because most structures there are designed as skyscrapers consisting of many stories.
Even Starbucks Is Revamped
When it comes to Dubai, everything is on steroids. From cars to real estate, everything has been designed to scream luxury. This statement holds true for even the most basic of chains around the world, Starbucks.
While most people know Starbucks as a regular coffee shop with minimal furnishings to give off a clean yet nothing-out-of-ordinary look, that is not how things are done in Dubai. Even the Starbucks outlets in Dubai boast the most elegant and luxurious looks, catering to the needs of their rich customers. Well, we understand why. When the whole of your economy is tourism-driven, the experience is all that matters.
Tennis Courts in the Sky
If you are thinking that the people in Dubai have somehow managed to build structures in the sky, it is not entirely true. Yet, considering that the city is home to some of the tallest skyscrapers in the world, making it easy to peek through the clouds, this notion is not entirely wrong.
Having said that, one of the weird things about the world-famous tourist destination is the fact that many of its towering skyscrapers boast a rooftop tennis court. While the place is normally reserved for a helipad, some people thought that playing tennis up there would be cooler. We wonder how many balls it takes to finish a single game up there.
Malls Have Insanely Huge Aquariums
Remember the time we said it is all about that feel of luxury and that once-in-a-lifetime experience kind of thing in Dubai? We really meant that, and this next over-the-top feature is just the proof. While you must be used to seeing small fountains in your local mall, malls in Dubai are nothing like them.
The Dubai Mall, one of the biggest malls in the city, has just the thing to give its shoppers a unique experience. It has a huge world-class aquarium that contains countless different species of fish from all around the world. Shoppers can say hi to a dolphin as they make their purchase.
Even Commute Can Be Refreshing
Commuting in Dubai could be a refreshing experience if you are not afraid to get a little wet. While this statement might feel a bit farfetched since Dubai is one of the most populated cities in the United Arab Emirates, allow us to explain.
Yes, the traffic is just too much in Dubai, but if you are willing to part with your luxury car, there are other options for traveling with no traffic, and that could feel refreshing. Since the city is sprawled across a gulf, people can travel by boat. What’s interesting is that you can even take a float board to work if you can paddle.
Recipe for a Long-Lasting Marriage
Despite the fact that Dubai is one of the most developed cities in the world, with a diverse population from different cultures and traditions, it might still feel a bit backward, especially when it comes to gender equality. This picture is of an actual newspaper article that highlights some very disturbing things.
As per the article, there had been cases in Dubai where men divorced their wives for the silliest of reasons. A court marriage counsellor advised the men to be more responsible in exercising their right to divorce. So far so good? He also said that, as per the law, men had the right to advise, distance themselves, and then whip their wives lightly to discipline them.
Drumming in the Moonlight
Gathering under the moonlight is as old as society itself. Generations after generations have enjoyed this popular pastime activity and have passed it on to those after them. While many cultures do much of storytelling and play hide-and-seek under the brilliant radiance of the moon, the culture in Dubai is somewhat different.
In this Arabian country, people gather under the moonlight with their drums and beat their hearts out as they catch some fun and enjoy themselves. Men, women, boys, and girls all come out in one accord, producing melodious rhythms that can entice listeners into leaving the comfort of their rooms and joining the jolly music outside.
Bridging Earth and Sky
Highrise buildings are one clear sign of advanced civilizations. While every country in the world can boast of a good number of them, Dubai takes skyscrapers to another level altogether. The oil-rich state is home to both the world's tallest hotel, Gevora, which stands at 1,168 feet and has 75 stories, and the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa.
You don't have to be a skydiver to touch the sky. Simply climbing to the zenith of this 2,722-foot and 163-story edifice can give you an equally exhilarating experience that will last a lifetime.
Face-To-Face With a Shark
Dubai appears to be the world center for amazement as it fields many tourist attractions that will simply blow someone's mind. One not only enjoys seeing the world at high altitudes but also gets the opportunity to take a sneak peek at life underwater. Imagine being brought face-to-face with a live shark right in the middle of an underwater zoo. That's how amazing life in Dubai can get.
At the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, visitors can go deep-water diving inside a metal cage and have splendid encounters with a variety of sea creatures. Lovers of marine life will really find this experience interesting and fulfilling.
A Spacious Indoor Skiing Resort
Dubai provides just about any form of entertainment available anywhere in the world. From sky-high tennis courts to deep-water zoos, the Asian city never runs short of fun activities, and this seems to be the reason it attracts thousands of tourists yearly.
Among Dubai's foremost entertainment centers is Ski Dubai which is regarded as one of the largest indoor skiing facilities in the world. This artificial ice landscape features numerous ski runs, a ski lift, and a couple of snow penguins to make the environment look as natural as possible. Building such a resort in the hot desert is not an easy feat.
Chilling Out at Subzero Temperature
Beyond providing sports and entertainment centers, the city of Dubai also caters to the refreshment needs of its residents. The luxurious city has a cool spot where people can rewind and get refreshed after a hot and stressful day.
One such place is Chill Out Dubai, which has its temperature set at -6 degrees. The chilly resort serves a variety of hot food and beverages including hot chocolates, hot soups, sandwiches, tea, etc. Interestingly, Chill Out Dubai is the first such place in the world to serve a hot menu to visitors.