Overwhelmed by life in the luxurious city of Dubai.
Dubai, the golden city, attracts tourists with its high-end services, luxury goods, and spectacular structures such as 7-star hotels, the world's tallest tower, and artificial islands.
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Police driving supercars: Dubai police forces are equipped with supercars that many people dream of, such as the Aston Martin One-77 (worth $1.79 million), the Ferrari FF ($500,000), and the Lamborghini Aventador (approximately $397,000). Photo: Business Insider. |
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The world's only 7-star hotel: Burj Al Arab is hailed as the world's most luxurious hotel, boasting 202 opulent suites and amenities for guests such as gold-plated iPads, personal concierge services, a helipad, and Rolls-Royce chauffeur-driven transportation… Photo: Business Insider. |
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Living up to its nickname, Dubai's "City of Gold," the Burj Al Arab is adorned with nearly 1,800 square meters of 24k gold leaf. Photo: Indiaonline. |
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The hotel also provides guests with 24k gold-plated iPads, iPhones, and BlackBerrys for free use during their stay. These can be purchased for around $10,000. Photo: Eshowbizbuzz. |
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The amount of money spent on a single night in a luxury hotel suite in Dubai is more than the annual income of most of us. Suites like the Royal at the Burj Al Arab or the Royal Bridge at Atlantis the Palm cost around $23,000-$35,000 per night. Photo: Jumeirah. |
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The cheapest one-bedroom suite at the Burj Al Arab costs around $1,360 during the off-season and over $2,000 during the peak season. Photo: Jumeirah. |
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Brunch with champagne and private server: Brunch at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray costs $680 per person. You'll get a bottle of champagne worth around $200 and a private server. Photo: Arabianbusiness. |
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At Madinat Jumeirah, guests need a map for Friday's brunch. Food is spread across three restaurants, with 37 kitchen counters occupying the entire first floor of the hotel. The price is quite reasonable for the quality, around $200 per person. Photo: Jumeirah. |
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The world's tallest structure: The Burj Khalifa (828 m) is the world's tallest man-made structure, with 160 floors. The tower holds four Guinness World Records: highest observation deck, tallest building, tallest man-made structure, and highest restaurant. Photo: Business Insider. |
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Dubai is building the world's largest airport: Al Maktoum International Airport is undergoing a $32 billion expansion and will become the world's largest airport (covering approximately 140 square kilometers). This airport, resembling a mini-city, will be able to handle over 120 million passengers annually upon completion in 6-8 years. Photo: Daep. |
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Artificial islands: Dubai imported enough sand to fill the Empire State Building 2.5 times to construct the Palm Islands. Considered the "Eighth Wonder of the World," this is the world's largest artificial island, costing $12.3 billion to complete. The World Islands, modeled after a world map, are still under construction. Photo: Business Insider. |
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The world's largest shopping mall: Spanning over 548,000 square meters, the Dubai Mall is the world's largest shopping mall. It boasts over 1,200 stores, 22 cinemas, a replica of London's famous Regent Street, a giant aquarium, and an Olympic-standard ice rink. It is also one of the world's busiest shopping destinations, attracting a record 80 million visitors in 2014. (Photo: Business Insider) |
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Ski resort in the middle of the desert: Dubai has done something seemingly impossible – building a ski resort in the middle of the desert. Located within the Mall of the Emirates shopping center, Ski Dubai features five slopes, a cable car, jumping ramps, and more, making it feel like a real resort. The management has even created a magical winter world, complete with penguins and ice sculptures. Photo: Business Insider. |
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Underwater projects: Dubai has planned to build the Water Discus – a hotel located deep within the sea – with 21 rooms, a diving center, and a unique bar. Additionally, the city intends to create an underwater tennis court. Photo: NY Daily News. |
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Million-dollar horse race: The Dubai World Cup, the horse race with the biggest prize pool on the planet – $10 million – attracts riders from all over the world. The total prize money for the race reaches $30 million. Photo: SCMP. |
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Ice cream priced at $817 per scoop: Scoopi Café in Dubai has created an ultra-expensive ice cream made from Italian truffles, Iranian saffron (one of the world's most expensive ingredients), and edible gold. This ice cream costs $817 per scoop. Photo: Iboz. |
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The $1,000 cupcake: Bloomsbury's Golden Phoenix is one of the world's most expensive cupcakes, priced at a staggering $1,000. It's made with Italian chocolate, Ugandan vanilla beans, and strawberries dipped in edible gold. Photo: Foodworldnews. |
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Cocktail priced at $1,347: The Skyview bar at the Burj Al Arab hotel serves a cocktail priced at $1,347, made with premium champagne and served in a diamond-encrusted Swarovski crystal glass (the drinker gets to keep the glass). However, the most expensive drink here is The Birth of an Icon, priced at $4,083, made with expensive rum and sprinkled with gold dust. Photo: Hungryforever. |
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