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"Meanwhile In Dubai": From Golden Cars To Crazy Views From Skyscrapers, Here Are 50 Pics To Illustrate What Life In Dubai Is Like
Travel,CuriositiesMAY 28, 2023

"Meanwhile In Dubai": From Golden Cars To Crazy Views From Skyscrapers, Here Are 50 Pics To Illustrate What Life In Dubai Is Like

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Dubai, also spelled Dubayy, is the capital of the emirate of Dubai, one of the wealthiest of the seven emirates that constitute the federation of the United Arab Emirates, which was created in 1971 following independence from Great Britain. Over nine-tenths of the emirate's population lives in the capital and nearby built-up sections.
There are several theories about the origin of the name. Some associate it with the daba, a type of locust that infests the area, while others hold that it refers to a market that existed near the city.
In recent years, it has been compared to Singapore and Hong Kong and has been often regarded as the Middle East's premier entrepôt. What's more, in 2022, the Dubai tourism sector saw 14.36 million international overnight visitors. So we at Bored Panda decided to compile a collection of pictures that illustrate the many faces of this corner of the world. Enjoy!

#1 A Nurse In UAE Ordered Food From A Hospital And Got This Letter

A Nurse In UAE Ordered Food From A Hospital And Got This Letter
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#2 This Taken Just After The Sunrise In The Empty Quarter, UAE

This Taken Just After The Sunrise In The Empty Quarter, UAE
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Dubai is a city of skyscrapers, ports, and beaches, where big business takes place next to sun-seeking tourism. Because of its large expatriate population, it often feels like a Middle Eastern melting pot, and the atmosphere is generally tolerant.

Religious affiliations are not a prominent aspect of city life. While Islam is the majority religion, churches and Hindu temples coexist with Dubai’s mosques.

#3 This Sign I Spotted In Dubai

This Sign I Spotted In Dubai
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#4 My Cousin The Kayaker Took The Best Picture Of Dubai That I Have Ever Seen

My Cousin The Kayaker Took The Best Picture Of Dubai That I Have Ever Seen
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#5 Once Again, My Apartment Is Above The Clouds. I Live On The 32nd-Floor

Once Again, My Apartment Is Above The Clouds. I Live On The 32nd-Floor
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Dubai’s population has grown steadily over the past two centuries, from just a few thousand local inhabitants to well over two million. 

It is a relatively crime-free place where administrative efficiency and openness to business have encouraged astonishing growth. However, criticism of the local authoritarian government and the ruling elite is not tolerated.

#6 A Stroll Through The Old Dubai

A Stroll Through The Old Dubai
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#7 This Starbucks In Dubai

This Starbucks In Dubai
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#8 I Went To The Wetlands Of Dubai And Waited For 8 Hours To Get A Shot. I Knew No One Else Would. Happy New Year

I Went To The Wetlands Of Dubai And Waited For 8 Hours To Get A Shot. I Knew No One Else Would. Happy New Year
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#9 A Spice Market In Dubai

A Spice Market In Dubai
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Like much of the Persian Gulf coastline, Dubai has year-round hot weather. Humidity is high in the summer months and moderate the rest of the year.

The coldest winter month is usually January, with lows of about 15°C (49°F), while the hottest summer month is July, with highs of more than 40°C (104°F).

#10 This Sign In Dubai That Restores The Faith In Humanity

This Sign In Dubai That Restores The Faith In Humanity
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#11 A Miracle Garden Just Wouldn't Be Complete Without The Installation Of An Actual A380 Covered With 5m Flowers. Welcome To The World's Largest Botanical Garden In Dubai

A Miracle Garden Just Wouldn't Be Complete Without The Installation Of An Actual A380 Covered With 5m Flowers. Welcome To The World's Largest Botanical Garden In Dubai
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#12 Business In Dubai Giving Free Food For The Poor

Business In Dubai Giving Free Food For The Poor
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#13 This Road, After A Sandstorm

This Road, After A Sandstorm
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Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) said the city received 4.67 million international overnight visitors in the first quarter of 2023, up 17 percent year-on-year from 3.97 million in the same period in 2022.

“The tourism sector is not only the strongest pillar of our economy but also a key enabler of Dubai’s distinctive role in the world as a bridge between markets, cultures, and regions,” Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai said.

#14 This Mall In Dubai Has A Room Specifically For Fathers To Change Their Baby's Diapers

This Mall In Dubai Has A Room Specifically For Fathers To Change Their Baby's Diapers
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#15 An Amazing Umbrellas Reflection In Dubai. Miracle Garden

An Amazing Umbrellas Reflection In Dubai. Miracle Garden
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#16 The Art Behind This Parking Machine

The Art Behind This Parking Machine
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#17 In Dubai People Keep Bottles Of Water Outside For The Delivery Guys

In Dubai People Keep Bottles Of Water Outside For The Delivery Guys
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To boost these numbers even more, Dubai has announced new plans to extend the length of the emirate’s beaches from 21 km to 105 km (13 to 65 miles).

The plan, which forms part of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, features the opening of new beaches and the development of existing ones with advanced facilities. The expansion should not only attract more tourists from around the world but cater to the growing emirate’s population.

#18 This Little Guy Landed On My Bike At A Dubai Desert Safari

This Little Guy Landed On My Bike At A Dubai Desert Safari
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#19 Dawn Breaking. Seeing This From The Floor 121 Of The Burj Khalifa

Dawn Breaking. Seeing This From The Floor 121 Of The Burj Khalifa
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#20 Behind The Skyscrapers In Dubai

Behind The Skyscrapers In Dubai
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