5 Shocking Things You Only See in Dubai!
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Dubai is an unbelievable city located in what should absolutely be a hostile environment, not suited for even the most basic settlement, not to mention a thriving metropolis. It is undoubtedly the crown jewel of the United Arab Emirates and is its largest and most populous city. Its location on the Persian Gulf makes it a bustling port city and a major commercial hub in the Middle East. While the UAE first rose to prominence due to its oil reserves, it now makes up only around 5% of its GDP. Real estate, aviation projects, tourism, and real estate are now driving the economy forward. The city of Dubai is an engineering marvel in itself, with countless incredible attractions and building projects adding up to one fantastically ambitious vision. This city of the future has many features and sights that we can only imagine elsewhere. It is the playground of the immensely wealthy, with enormous, man-made island chains and groups of daredevils zipping across the skies while strapped into jetpacks and accompanied by fighter jets. The aforementioned island-building project was a huge attraction for Dubai. Dubbed the Palm Islands, these three groupings of smaller islands have been growing in size since 2001. The embellishments don’t stop there, however. With so much to offer, it was hard to pick our favourites, but after backbreaking research we’ve chosen our top 5 shocking things you only see in Dubai to showcase the very best the city has to offer. Let’s begin!
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