“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
Residential District In Dubai
The World's First Police Robot At Dubai Mall
Gold ATM Machine
These Garbage Cans In The City Are Decorated In Loui Vuitton
A Golden Car
A Construction Site In Dubai Uses Homer Simpson To Teach About Safety
Palm Jumeirah
Probably One Of The Weirdest Buildings I've Ever Seen
This is not a building, this is an alien spacecraft
Skiing In The Desert. It Was Impossible To Ski In A City In The Desert, But There Was A Place That Made It A Reality. A Ski Resort Built Inside The Shopping Mall
Dubai Just Added A Bentley To Its Police Fleet
Society of the spectcal, when appearance is everything, it's honestly sad.
Buying Lamborghini Like It's Nothing
This Champagne Vending Machine At Dubai Opera
Dubai Sells Square-Shaped Donuts
I Was Waiting For My Turn To Drive That Famous Jetcar Over The Waters In Dubai
It is oil? What is it that Dubai has that makes it so freaking wealthy? It’s a hot blazing desert. Devistating sandstorms that need constant $$$$ attention. Air conditioning and ice and coolant alone $$$$$$ for everything. What commodity is there that is in such excess and great demand and high price that Dubai can sustain itself at these higher than the creator above daily costs just to run itself and pay its government blah blah blah. I do not see any other country in this standing or at least it showing it. And if you want to live there. You better be a billionaire! I’m the most unlikely place…. Desert, blazing sun, no shade, no greenery.
Luxury Scrapyard. These Cars Were Owned By People Who Found Themselves In Debt And Had To Leave The Country
Dubai Desert. I'm Impressed By How Calm It Is, Compared To The City
The Dubai Mall Is So Big That There Are Taxis Driving People Around Within The Mall
The Worlds Biggest Ferris Wheel
Meanwhile In Dubai
Crazy View Above The Clouds
There's A Hotel "Somewhere" In Dubai
An Ashtray In The Park
Set-Up Of The Star Wars At Dubai Mall, UAE
Outside My Window Right Now In Dubai
Verified Deep Dive Dubai. The Warm, Clear Waters And Great Atmosphere Both Under And Over The Water
You Can Get Camel Hotdogs In Dubai
My brother lived in Dubai for 4 years. One Christmas he sent me a bar of camel milk chocolate. I still have it.... Haven't had the courage to try it.
Dubai "Museum Of The Future" With Really Cool Lifts. Thought That Was A Work Of Art
I Visited This 50-Year-Old Desert Ghost Town Outside Dubai. Pretty Rad Development, And Lots Of Buildings To Explore
Historical And Contemporary Architecture
Miracle Garden
One Of This City's Mighty Creations Is This Tower That Needs No Introduction
The World's Biggest Golden Ring In Dubai
I feel like this country is the equivalent to kim Kardashian in a country - all about the packaging, and with any content or depth, it's all about affluence
This Playground Was Built Under An Overpass To Stay Out Of The Sun
I Took This Picture Today At JBR Beach In Dubai. You Can Also See The Ferris Wheel In The Background
I Like Taking Pictures Of F1 Cars, But I Never Thought I'd Spot One On The Wall Of A Dubai Apartment While On My Work Trip
Dubai Sandstorm
I Saw This Funny Sticker On A Car Parked In Discovery Gardens Today
Gold Shop In Dubai
Vintage Starbucks
Waiting For The Lights To Turn Green At A Traffic Stop. Look At All Those Fancy Cars
Let's not forget that there is a HUGE chasm between foreign workers and Emiratis.
Dubai Mall - Chinatown
Chinatowns in big cities are vibrant and teeming and colourful. This is just depressingly empty and soulless
In Dubai, You Can Buy A 24K Gold PS4. This Picture Was Taken By My Friend Who Lives There
Decadence, there are people who can't feed their kids, but the spectacle and affluence of wealth is all that matters.
I Had A 24-Hour Layover And $40 For A Room. This Is Why Everyone Should Try Airbnb in Dubai, UAE
In Dubai, It Is Illegal To Chew Gum On The Metro System
Dubai Miracle Gardens
This Trained Falcon
It's common to put a hood on a falcon when in the company of humans. It's meant to help train them and focus on their prey when taken off.
Just An Average Day In Dubai
The Iconic Atlantis Hotel
Dubai Water Canal Parking
Abandoned Seat Car Dealership, Dubai, UAE
Dubai Has A Supermarket Delivery Boat For When You're Out Sailing
11 Teslas Waiting To Charge In Mall Of The Emirates
Dubai Frame. Taken From The Top Of Burj Khalifa. The Towers In The Background Are Sharjah Emirate
"Museum Of The Future" From The Outside
Wild Animals As Pets Instead Of Cats And Dogs
Bikes That Tow. You See The Coolest Things In Dubai
False. You can clearly see that the Uniform is in Mandarin letters, plus Dubai doesn't have that type of scenery
Here Are Some 1 Fils Coins
Two "1 fils" coins, both sides. One "1 fils" coin on top of "1 dirham" coin for scale.
Little Tiger As A Pet
Burj Khalifa Dubai
Well if you are into manmade stuff and hate nature, then this is the place for you!
Only In Dubai
Most of these photos are simply gross displays of wealth. I have no interest n visiting such a manufactured, toxic hub of shallow consumerism. Bleugh!
Well put, Angela B. I was trying to come up with the words to express the same sentiment.
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Dubai epitomizes the situation that prevails in most Arab countries: an extreme amount of wealth in the hands of a few, and then a large class of poor people whose job it is to serve the wealthy. There is no middle class to speak of.
TBH it sounds like a lot of the world - especially now that the poor get poorer as the rich get richer.
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Dubai much like the rest of the UAE is trying to secure its future after fossil fuels either run out or become unprofitable. They've done a great job at becoming a destination for the super wealthy but in my eyes the place isn't much more than a series of expensive attractions in a desert.
Most of these photos are simply gross displays of wealth. I have no interest n visiting such a manufactured, toxic hub of shallow consumerism. Bleugh!
Well put, Angela B. I was trying to come up with the words to express the same sentiment.
Load More Replies... Dubai epitomizes the situation that prevails in most Arab countries: an extreme amount of wealth in the hands of a few, and then a large class of poor people whose job it is to serve the wealthy. There is no middle class to speak of.
TBH it sounds like a lot of the world - especially now that the poor get poorer as the rich get richer.
Load More Replies... Dubai much like the rest of the UAE is trying to secure its future after fossil fuels either run out or become unprofitable. They've done a great job at becoming a destination for the super wealthy but in my eyes the place isn't much more than a series of expensive attractions in a desert.
