The United Arab Emirates is a country with a rich culture, it is also known for its rapid development. Although Abu Dhabi is the Capital of the UAE, Dubai is the widely known city internationally. When it comes to religion, the people in the UAE follow the Islamic religion and speak Arabic. The official language of the country is Arabic; after that, English is the most spoken language as it is also known as the language of business. Nowadays, people from all over the world prefer to invest in the UAE, as they buy property or start a new business over there. The major reason behind their investment is career growth and tax-free income. If you are not aware of the UAE, then this article is for you. In this article, we will highlight some astonishing facts about the UAE.
Here are some of the amazing facts about the UAE
Fastest Growing Nation
The UAE is considered one of the fastest-growing countries in the world, having been formed in 1971. In just 54 Years, it transformed from a desert to a worldwide focal point of business, tourism, and innovation. A few decades ago, Dubai and Abu Dhabi were just small fishing and pearl-diving villages. However, these two locations are now considered thriving global hubs. Well, if you first time visit to Dubai, you must visit the hanging garden Kalba to enjoy the lush greenery and artificial waterfalls. This is the newest tourist attraction in Sharjah, which is under development but still worth visiting.
World’s Tallest Building
Everyone is familiar with the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. Since 2009, it has also been the world’s tallest man-made building, with a total height of 828 meters (2,717 feet). Only a few people know that the earliest this tallest building was known as the “Burj Dubai”. This building, with 163 floors, holds many records, such as the highest outdoor observation deck, the longest elevator distance, and so on.
7 Star Hotel
The number one 7 Star Hotel in the world is also located in Dubai, “Burj Al Arab.” Although various other hotels in the world consider themselves 7-star hotels, no one can match the level of luxurious services of “Burj Al Arab.” The luxurious services of Burj AI Arab are unmatched. Another remarkable aspect of this hotel is that it is situated on a man-made island, shaped like a sail.
Artificial Rain
The UAE has a desert climate and experiences quite little natural rainfall. Therefore, this country uses cloud seeding to create artificial rain, as it helps combat water scarcity. This artificial rain will provide relief from the extreme heat and enhance the water resources.
No River
Another fact about the UAE is that the country has no rivers; only a few people are aware of this. To produce drinking water, this country relies on the desalination plants. One of the largest desalination plants the Jebel Ali M, is in Abu Dhabi. This desalination plant produces almost 140 million gallons of drinking water per day.
World’s Largest Mall
The UAE is the home of the world’s largest shopping mall, the Dubai Mall. This shopping mall has almost 1200 retail stores and covers over 1.1 million square meters (12.1 million sq ft). This mall was inaugurated in 2008, and in 2011, this mall is considered the most visited building as it had over 54 million visitors.
Transportation
The modern and public transportation system of the UAE makes it easy for people to navigate from one city to another. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in the UAE provides excellent services and gives both residents and visitors a smooth experience. There are taxis, a number of buses, and the Dubai Metro is available for commuting.
The amazing facts about the UAE transportation are that you can also enjoy a ride on a water taxi over there, and can travel on the world’s longest driverless metro. Recently, the RAKTA (Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority) expanded its bus network due to the launch of the “Orange Route,”. This Ras al khaimah bus network expansion connects the urban areas with the city center.
Wrapping up
To wrap it up, the UAE is one of the fastest-developed countries and has become the hub of entertainment and business. Apart from this, there are various tourist attractions that allure people from all over the world. The above-mentioned facts about the UAE give you an idea of how little you know about this beautiful country.
