Dubai Is One Of The Safest Cities To Visit & 9 More Fun Facts

With over 200 nationalities as residents, Dubai is one of the most multicultural and cosmopolitan cities in the world.

3. It was not always oil! Way before tourism and oil mining boomed in Dubai, the city made its income from pearl diving with more than 300 pearl diving dhows (an Arabian sailing boat) based in Dubai Creek in the 19th century.

It is one of the many popular sports in Dubai with races taking place at Al Marmoom Camel Race Track.

From Aston Martins, Bentley Continental GGTS, and Ferraris to Lamborghinis, the Dubai Police owns some of the fastest cars in the world. Their 254 mph Bugatti Veyron even holds a Guinness World Record for the fastest police car in service.

They move at the speed of 10m per second taking just one minute to reach the observation deck on the 124th floor!

7. Burj Al Arab is affectionately known as the “world’s only seven-star hotel” and is world-renowned for its unique shape resembling the sail of a dhow.

It includes several shopping malls, a monorail, restaurants and cafes, private residences and luxurious resorts and hotels.

9. Love coffee? You’ll love Dubai. Coffee is very important in Arab culture and hospitality. Emirati coffee is made from roasted coffee beans and includes spices like saffron and cardamom. You can also indulge in the 24 Carat Gold cappuccino at Burj Al Arab.