“Meanwhile In Dubai”: From Golden Cars To Crazy Views From Skyscrapers, Here Are 50 Pics To Illustrate What Life In Dubai Is Like
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!
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A Nurse In UAE Ordered Food From A Hospital And Got This Letter
This Taken Just After The Sunrise In The Empty Quarter, UAE
This is either an album cover, a movie poster, or the symbol for an obscure cult or religion.
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.
This Sign I Spotted In Dubai
My Cousin The Kayaker Took The Best Picture Of Dubai That I Have Ever Seen
Once Again, My Apartment Is Above The Clouds. I Live On The 32nd-Floor
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.
A Stroll Through The Old Dubai
Glad to see something real still exsist, in contrast to just a display of empty wealth
This Starbucks In Dubai
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
A Spice Market In Dubai
It has incense as well. That wood boxy thing is an incensor. In the right lower corner, the off-white stuff is most likely frankincense.
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).
This Sign In Dubai That Restores The Faith In Humanity
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
Business In Dubai Giving Free Food For The Poor
This Road, After A Sandstorm
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.
This Mall In Dubai Has A Room Specifically For Fathers To Change Their Baby's Diapers
An Amazing Umbrellas Reflection In Dubai. Miracle Garden
The Art Behind This Parking Machine
In Dubai People Keep Bottles Of Water Outside For The Delivery Guys
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.
This Little Guy Landed On My Bike At A Dubai Desert Safari
Dawn Breaking. Seeing This From The Floor 121 Of The Burj Khalifa
Behind The Skyscrapers In Dubai
South African Flag Displayed On The Burj Khalifa, For South African Freedom Day
Most of the early population increases were due to merchants from neighboring countries choosing to relocate to Dubai’s business-friendly environment but in the later 20th century, the city's construction boom led to a huge increase in the number of South Asian laborers and an influx of skilled expatriates from all over the world who play an important role in Dubai’s multi-sector economy.
Trashcans In Dubai Are Like This To Avoid Incorrect Disposal
A Non-Muslim Section At A Grocery Store
Sunscreen Stations At Dubai Beaches
I would've thought most of the population would be covered up in terms of dress code. Can someone enlighten me? Is it acceptable for Muslims and non-Muslims to wear western style bathers?
The Gates Of Paradise In The Fog
A "Peacocks Crossing" Road Sign
Atlantis The Palm Dubai
Friday Prayer In All Of Its Glory
My Local Tim Hortons (Dubai, UAE) Having A Menu Showing You How To Use Sign Language For Hearing-Impaired Staff
A Friend Sent Me This Photo From His Trip To Dubai. An Uber McLaren Picking Up Someone From Hotel
A Floating Grocery Store In Dubai For The Boats On New Year's Eve
I Saw This Epic Starbucks In My Recent Trip To Dubai
This is a Starbucks stall inside a grand looking building. This entire thing is not a Starbucks.
The Dubai Fountains
A Street Sign In The Desert, At An Intersection Of Two Sand Lanes
Some Public Bathrooms In Dubai Have A Place To Wash Your Feet Before Praying
Dubai Miracle Garden
My Hotel Room In Dubai Lets You Know Which Direction Is Mecca
Jumeirah Islands, Inspiring Scenery With An Amazing Background Skyline
This Free Sim Card I Got In Dubai Immigration
Green Planet In Dubai
There Are Random Freezers On Some Streets Of Dubai That Have Food And Drinks For Whoever Needs It
My 3rd Time Watching An Aqua-Aerial Acrobatic Show "La Perle"
Avengers Endgame Advertisement On Burj Khalifa
A Hotel Lobby In Dubai
Abandoned Luxurious Car In Dubai
BROOOO, ABANDONED? WHO WOULD ABANDON THIS BABY NOT EVEN ANDREW TATE