{"id":308,"date":"2019-10-14T17:03:21","date_gmt":"2019-10-14T11:33:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/blog\/?p=308"},"modified":"2025-06-26T09:38:40","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T09:38:40","slug":"insane-things-you-will-only-see-in-dubai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/in\/blogs\/insane-things-you-will-only-see-in-dubai\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Insane Things You&#8217;ll Only See In Dubai"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Dubai is one of the seven Emirates of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), developing at an unbelievable speed. It is the luxury capital of the world for all the good reasons. This bizarre yet fascinating city has its own <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.akbartravels.com\/record-breaking-wonders-in-the-uae\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"wonders (opens in a new tab)\">wonders<\/a> which attracts a lot of tourists every year. But somethings in Dubai are so insane that you will never see anywhere else in the globe! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Here\u2019s a look at the insane things you will find only in Dubai which will make you pack your bags for a trip to the glamorous playground that Dubai is!<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. The Most Expensive Police Cars<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/akbartravelsblog\/Image_Upload\/Images\/expensive-police-cars.jpg\" alt=\"Police car in Dubai\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>While luxury cars are still a distant dream for many, Dubai is the place where you find the most expensive cars as the Police car. Bugatti Veyron, which costs around $4 million, is the reason for the pride. There are also other expensive cars used by the Dubai police, such as Ferrari FF, Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, Lamborghini Aventador, Chevrolet Camaro SS, Bentley Continental GT, and an Aston Martin One-77. The place is not only known for the attractive buildings but also the sight of seeing the extravagantly priced police cars. It is indeed a pleasure to be a cop in Dubai!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Indoor Ski Resort in the Middle East<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/akbartravelsblog\/Image_Upload\/Images\/middle-of-the-desert.jpg\" alt=\"Ski Resort in the Mall of Emirates\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>One of the last things you\u2019d imagine to see in a hot and arid desert country like Dubai is snow! Yet Dubai doesn\u2019t fail to surprise us. Ski Dubai, situated in the Mall of the Emirates is the first indoor Ski center in the Middle East. The whole resort amounts to 22,500 square meters covered with real snow. It offers an amazing atmosphere to do Skiing, Snowboarding, and Tobogganing or just enjoy playing in the snow! The resort even has its own resident Penguins to add to the fun. Ski Dubai is definitely a one-of-a-kind snow mountain themed park offering people a chance to experience real snow in Dubai, in all seasons. Check out our 4 day Simply Dubai Admiral Plaza Package that includes tickets and transfers for Ski Dubai!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Man-Made Islands<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/akbartravelsblog\/Image_Upload\/Images\/man-made-Islands.jpg\" alt=\"Palm Jumeirah\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The most extravagant project of Dubai is the man-made islands just off its shore. When you fly over Dubai and look out the window, you can see an amazing visual in the water below. The shape of the islands are the major attractive feature providing real-estate to multimillionaires. The Palm Jumeirah is an artificial archipelago created using land reclamation. It is one of three islands called the Palm Islands &#8211; Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jebel Ali and Palm Deira. All these small islands together add to Dubai\u2019s shoreline by 520 kilometers. Palm Jumeirah is the island in the shape of a Palm tree and Dubai has The World Islands which is an artificial archipelago of various small islands constructed in the shape of a world map. Well, it is not often that you can claim to have gone around \u2018the world\u2019!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Burj Khalifa &#8211; Tallest Building in the World<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/akbartravelsblog\/Image_Upload\/Images\/Burj-Khalifa.jpg\" alt=\"Burj Khalifa\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>It is a sin to not mention <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.akbartravels.com\/burj-khalifa-the-tallest-building-in-the-world\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Burj Khalifa (opens in a new tab)\">Burj Khalifa<\/a> \u2013 the tallest building on earth currently, with the height of 2717 ft. It has made the whole world turn heads to Dubai when it comes to architecture and engineering. This building serves as an icon to the country with its cutting edge construction. Burj Khalifa has broken a number of height records, featuring the world&#8217;s highest library on Level 123. The propounding fact is that Burj Khalifa was the site of the world&#8217;s highest BASE jump when two skydivers jumped off the tower and made a smooth landing after covering a vertical distance of 672 meters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Tennis Court at Burj Al Arab<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/akbartravelsblog\/Image_Upload\/Images\/Burj-Al-Arab.jpg\" alt=\"Tennis Court at Burj Al Arab\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Watching tennis at a tennis court can bring people to the edge of their seats but the tennis court at Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai will be literally at the edge of the world! The green roof of the hotel which is 1000 feet high hosted Andre Agassi and Roger Federer for a friendly game of Tennis in the year 2005. The tennis court is actually used as a Helipad permanently when no one is at play. With a stupendous view, we wonder how one would even concentrate on the game!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dubai Visa Sample: How your Dubai Visa Online (UAE Visa) will look like:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2479\" height=\"3312\" src=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/22220134726159-1.jpg\" alt=\"Dubai Visa Sample\" class=\"wp-image-65213\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Dubai Visa Sample<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. An ATM for Gold<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/akbartravelsblog\/Image_Upload\/Images\/ATM-for-Gold.JPG\" alt=\"Gold ATM \" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Where else can you withdraw not just money from the ATM but also Gold? The Gold to Go machine, is a gold-plated vending machine which is located in The Dubai Mall, UAE. It works just like any other ATM or vending machine. It is surrounded by armored guards, tested with explosives to prevent theft as it gives out 320 forms of pure 24 karat Gold right from Gold bars, coins, to wearable jewelry. The whole idea was to make Gold more accessible and the items which come in a sealed box can be even returned within 10 days of purchase. The machine is such a big hit among the shoppers that it gets replenished twice every week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. A Unique Underwater Experience<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/akbartravelsblog\/Image_Upload\/Images\/underwater-experience.jpg\" alt=\"Underwater Aquarium \" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.akbartravels.com\/explore-the-perfect-luxurious-shopping-destination-the-dubai-mall\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Dubai Mall (opens in a new tab)\">Dubai Mall<\/a> has a grand aquarium set inside with a window of the height of 8 meters and a width of 32 meters providing the visitors a stunning view of the marina world. The amazing fact of the aquarium is that it allows you to swim in the tank with the Sting Rays and Sharks. Another underwater experience which Dubai offers that makes it stand aside is the Underwater Suites at Hotel Atlantis which costs a whopping $8200 per night! The package comes with an upper ceiling and floor views of the marine world of the huge aquarium. The stay in the suite assures a whole new experience!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. The Dubai Fountain<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/akbartravelsblog\/Image_Upload\/Images\/Dubai-Fountain.jpg\" alt=\"Dubai Fountain\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Dubai has the world\u2019s largest dancing fountain performing Arab and World music and spraying 22,000 gallons of airborne water! The Dubai Fountain, set on the Burj Lake is 900 ft long and it has five circles of varying sizes and two central arcs. It is spectacularly set in the middle of the giant lake against the backdrop of the glittering Burj Khalifa. The beam of light in the fountain can be seen from over 20 miles away and is even visible from space. With the captivating water, music and visual, this fountain is indeed one of the most compelling tourist attraction sights to see in Dubai!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from the 8 insane things, Dubai has more surprises in store for the tourists. The breathtaking views, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.akbartravels.com\/best-places-to-visit-in-dubai\/\" target=\"_blank\">attractions<\/a>, landscapes, <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.akbartravels.com\/dubai-desert-safari-what-to-know-before-you-go\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"deserts (opens in a new tab)\">deserts<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"nightlife (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.akbartravels.com\/experience-nightlife-dubai-like-never-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\">nightlife<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"shopping  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.akbartravels.com\/best-places-to-go-shopping-in-dubai\/\" target=\"_blank\">shopping <\/a>and a lot more add to the insane factor of the country and to add more, the country has been building various new inventions to keep inspiring the world with its speed of development!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what are you waiting for? Visit all these marvelous insane creations and experience the awesomeness of the Emirate with exclusive&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/international-tour-packages\/dubai-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\">Dubai tour packages<\/a>&nbsp;brought to you by Akbartravels.com. Bundle your choice of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Dubai flights (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/flight\" target=\"_blank\">Dubai flights<\/a> + <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"hotels  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/hotel\" target=\"_blank\">hotels <\/a>+ <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Dubai visa (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/dubai-visa\" target=\"_blank\">Dubai visa<\/a> together to enjoy savings on your&nbsp;Dubai trip. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our cheapest Dubai tour packages offer the opportunity to\ncreate everlasting memories without breaching the bank. Book your Dubai package\nfrom all major cities of India such as Delhi, Mumbai, Coimbatore, Kerala,\nJaipur, Ahmedabad, Goa, Hyderabad, Chennai, Chandigarh, Kolkata, Bangalore,\netc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inspired? Come visit us and explore the magical land of\nDubai through our eyes and love it the way we do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Have you read?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/travel-guide\/dubai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Dubai Travel Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"The Ultimate Guide for Dubai holiday\n (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.akbartravels.com\/the-ultimate-guide-for-a-dubai-holiday\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Ultimate Guide for Dubai holiday<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Top Free things to do in Dubai  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.akbartravels.com\/the-best-free-things-to-do-in-dubai\/\" target=\"_blank\">Top Free things to do in Dubai <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Apply Dubai Visa Online<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/dubai-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1355\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.akbartravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Visa-Infogram-02.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-67639\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Apply Visa Online<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/dubai-visa\" target=\"_blank\">Dubai Visa Online<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/14-days-dubai-visa\" target=\"_blank\">14 days Dubai Visa<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/30-days-dubai-visa\" target=\"_blank\">30 days Dubai Visa<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/60-days-dubai-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">60 days Dubai Visa<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/96-hours-dubai-visa\" target=\"_blank\">Dubai Transit Visa<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/uae-visa\" target=\"_blank\">UAE Visa<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/singapore-visa\" target=\"_blank\">Singapore Visa<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/malaysia-visa\" target=\"_blank\">Malaysia Visa<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/thailand-visa\" target=\"_blank\">Thailand Visa<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/srilanka-visa\" target=\"_blank\">Sri Lanka Visa<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/usa-visa\" target=\"_blank\">US 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href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/india-tour-packages\/jammu-and-kashmir-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jammu and Kashmir Tour Packages<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Packages by Themes<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/theme\/honeymoon-packages?utm_source=FOOTER&amp;utm_medium=WEBSITE&amp;utm_campaign=HOLIDAYSFOOTER\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Honeymoon Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/theme\/adventure-packages?utm_source=FOOTER&amp;utm_medium=WEBSITE&amp;utm_campaign=HOLIDAYSFOOTERhttps:\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/theme\/adventure-packages?utm_source=FOOTER&amp;utm_medium=WEBSITE&amp;utm_campaign=HOLIDAYSFOOTER\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Adventure Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/theme\/visa-on-arrival-packages?utm_source=FOOTER&amp;utm_medium=WEBSITE&amp;utm_campaign=HOLIDAYSFOOTER\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visa on Arrival Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/theme\/family-packages?utm_source=FOOTER&amp;utm_medium=WEBSITE&amp;utm_campaign=HOLIDAYSFOOTERhttps:\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/theme\/family-packages?utm_source=FOOTER&amp;utm_medium=WEBSITE&amp;utm_campaign=HOLIDAYSFOOTER\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Family Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/theme\/romantic-packages?utm_source=FOOTER&amp;utm_medium=WEBSITE&amp;utm_campaign=HOLIDAYSFOOTERhttps:\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/theme\/romantic-packages?utm_source=FOOTER&amp;utm_medium=WEBSITE&amp;utm_campaign=HOLIDAYSFOOTER\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Romantic Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/theme\/getaways-packages?utm_source=FOOTER&amp;utm_medium=WEBSITE&amp;utm_campaign=HOLIDAYSFOOTER\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Weekend Getaways Packages<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Flights To Dubai<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/international\/mumbai-dubai-flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mumbai Dubai Flights<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/international\/delhi-dubai-flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Delhi Dubai Flights<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/international\/bangalore-dubai-flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bangalore Dubai Flights<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/international\/chennai-dubai-flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chennai Dubai Flights<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/international\/kochi-dubai-flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kochi Dubai Flights<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Domestic Flights<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/domestic\/pune-bangalore-flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pune Bangalore Flights<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/domestic\/chennai-delhi-flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chennai Delhi Flights<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/domestic\/bangalore-chennai-flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bangalore Chennai Flights<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/domestic\/mumbai-delhi-flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mumbai Delhi Flights<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/domestic\/bangalore-hyderabad-flights\" target=\"_blank\" 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