Interesting Facts about Dubai, From Population to Vending Machine
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VIVA – Dubai is one of the most luxurious cities in the world which is located in the eastern part of the Arabian Peninsula, exactly on the Persian Gulf Coast. Dubai is also one of the largest cities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and famous for its skyscrapers.
Not only that, Dubai is also famous as a tourist prima donna in the Middle East because it presents various types of world-class beauty and luxury.
Apart from these facts, there are still many other interesting facts about Dubai that you don't know.
1. Dubai Has 2.5 Days Weekend
Recently, Dubai has changed the work and weekend schedule, to be more in tune with worldwide times and international markets. The weekend in Dubai becomes 2.5 days consisting of half days on Friday, and on Saturday and Sunday. The official business hours are from 7.30 AM to 3.30 PM from Monday to Thursday.
Then 7:30 AM. to 12Â PM. on Fridays. In the past, weekends in Dubai were not on Saturdays and Sundays like in the west. But also, not on Thursdays and Fridays as it used to be in most Muslim countries in the past. Otherwise, weekends in Dubai are on Fridays and Saturdays.
2. Dominated by Desert Safari
It started with Sheikh Rashid who was concerned about the future of Dubai when the oil ran out. Sheikh Mohammed is the man who turned Dubai into the city it is today. Every time you visit Dubai, you will find that the city has changed once again.
There's so much going on, so many new buildings, attractions, and so on. It’s truly an ever-changing destination that offers something new every time you come.
3. Dubai Has the Tallest Building in the World
Dubai is developing a new skyscraper named 'The Tower' that’s inspired by the mythical hanging gardens of Babylon and will be taller than the current tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa with 828 meters and 163 floors stands.
