The United Arab Emirates or UAE, as it is commonly known, is an Arabian Peninsula nation settled mainly along the Persian (Arabian) Gulf. UAE is made up of seven emirates. It is the shoppers' paradise, the foodies' delight, and the nation which is futuristic and ahead of its time. With all these things to boast of, it must be guaranteed that there are some amazing facts which must be brought to the forefront! Well, here you go!
Talk about the UAE is incomplete without mention of the tallest building in the world—the Burj Khalifa. It takes more than 36 workers and three months to clean its glass facade. This very complicated process is explained in the video in great detail. Watch it and be enthralled!
Most nations work from Monday to Friday. However, for UAE, the week starts from Sunday! Isn't that enough to evoke a gasp of surprise? Well, it is indeed a matter of amazement for those who believe Sunday is the ultimate rest-day and for lazing away! UAE's weekends consist of Friday and Saturday, as opposed to Saturday and Sunday.
Dubai Police Force is the most stylish in the world, and these high-speed cars just go on to prove the fact! The above video demonstrates why the high-speed cars are symbolic of the coolest police force in the world. Thought you could outrun the police? Think again! Dubai’s fleet includes sleek cars, fit police, and fitter police-dogs!
The fastest roller coaster in the world is located at Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi, accelerating to 240km/h in under five seconds. Largest indoor theme park in the world, Ferrari World is a unique spectacle of colour, magic, and fun. Kids and grown-ups alike love the place!
Whereas most countries dispense only cash from ATM's, UAE citizens can withdraw gold, as well as expensive jewellery and watches, when they want. Talk about having your riches and getting them too!
UAE has about 93% literacy rate, and is one of the most well-established nations, when it comes to putting kids and books together. It is indeed a nation which is shining with the gems of literacy, and with the bookish culture! UAE takes the alphabet very seriously!
Even though Abu Dhabi is the largest Emirate, Dubai is the most populated Emirate! It has a population of over 30.3 lakhs. It has a thriving population, which keeps growing with every passing year! Also, the number of expats in Dubai is highest in all of Emirates.
Unlike most other nations, the UAE has, in fact, more than just one royal family. Each Emirate of the UAE is governed by a different royal family, with the most famous and powerful of them being the Al Nahyan royal family of Abu Dhabi and the Al Maktoum royal family of Dubai.
Malls are for shopping and eating, right? Well, not at Dubai Mall! This mall boasts of a real dinosaur fossil right where millions of people can gaze at it! The Dubai Dino is a 155-million-year-old fossil of the Diplodocus Longus which is a spectacle at Dubai Mall. All original bones intact, it is one of the few fossils in the world which is so well-preserved.
Falcon is the national bird of UAE and is a symbol of strength and force. It is a resplendent creature, and is extremely powerful. It reminds one of folk-tales and fairy-tales, and the sheer power of its exotic symbolism is pleasure to the mind. It is indeed one of the most awe-inspiring birds!
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