Over the past few decades, the city of Dubai has evolved into one of the world’s most architecturally and technologically advanced cities. Those who live in Dubai have a taste for the more luxurious things that life has to offer.
The city, which has a GDP of $108 billion, boasts attractions like resorts, marine-life parks, skyscrapers, and artificial islands. The ultramodern architecture contrasts nicely with all of the natural flora and fauna in the emirate.
The people of Dubai are able to indulge themselves in everything from golden desserts to exotic pets. Given the right amount of money, there are not many things that Emiratis are not able to purchase. The following are just a handful of life’s hidden pleasures that one can find in Dubai.
1. Water Cars
Est. Value: $135,000*
Produced by: WaterCar
Though WaterCar is an American company that is actually based on SoCal, it is popular in Dubai. WaterCar specializes in manufacturing and developing luxury amphibious cars. The company was founded in 1999 by Dave March, who was so inspired by the 1960s’ Amphicar (another amphibious luxury vehicle) that he developed WaterCar.
The first commercial water car was available to the public in 2013 when WaterCar released the Panther. In having a rather reasonable price tag of just over $135, 000, the more recent model has become a popular accessory in Dubai, and not just amongst the higher class, although Dubai’s Crown Prince, Sheik Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al-Maktoum, does own six of these amphibious water vehicles, himself.
While driving into the water at speeds just shy of 10mph, the wheels are retracted by a hydraulic off-road suspension. In under fifteen seconds the transition from a land vehicle into a sea-faring one, and vice versa, can be completed. Once the transformation is complete, these ‘Bond-esque’ vehicles can reach speeds in the water of more than 60mph.
2. Undersea Hotels
Est. Value: $6,295 per night*
Produced by: Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai
Known mostly for its tall buildings and man-made islands, Dubai also has several hotels that allow for their guests to stay in undersea hotel rooms. Most commonly located in the Ambassador Lagoon, the suite’s guests are treated to magnificent undersea views for a hefty price. The most well-known of the underwater suites can be located at Atlantis, The Palm.
“Neptune” and “Poseidon”, are the two aptly named underwater suites located in Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai. They sport floor-to-ceiling windows which provide an up-close look at the more than sixty-five thousand sea creatures who inhabit the lagoon.
However, if you’re looking to stay in an underwater hotel, be prepared to spend some cash. It costs, at minimum, $314 a night to stay in an underwater Dubai hotel, which is pricier than even some of the nicest hotels in the States. A stay in some of the most luxurious underwater hotels can cost up to $25,000 for just one night.
3. Camel races with jockeys-robots
Estimated value: € 425 / Jockey-robot *.
Produced by: Various local stores
Prior to 2004, camel racing in the UAE faced various human rights obstacles, including the use of young children as jockeys for this type of racing. The UAE's response was to ban the use of all human jockeys in 2004 and replace them with robots. The robots have an aluminum structure and are able to transmit the heart rate and running speed of the camel to the racing team, which observes them from a reasonable distance.
Robot operators join the track in separate vehicles while manipulating remote control devices. The use of robot jockeys has helped prevent numerous accidents and countless cases of human rights violations on camel racing circuits in the United Arab Emirates.Advertising
4. Taxis-helicopters for cars
Estimated value: Not known
Produced by: Not known
If there's one thing motorists around the world have in common, it's frustration in traffic jams. Few things make a driver cringe more than seeing the rear bumper of the vehicle in front for hours on end. In Dubai, they seem to have found the answer to all traffic problems.
Helicopter taxis can be seen flying in the skies of Dubai, carrying the vehicles of wealthy people from one place to another. Those who live in the Burj Khalifa tower can see these helicopter taxis flying through the city on a regular basis.Advertising
5. Flyboard boots
Estimated value: € 4,250 *
Produced by: Flyboard
Adrenaline junkies and water sports enthusiasts in Dubai have almost endless possibilities to occupy their free time. If the high tennis courts and the pet tigers are not enough to disorient you, all you have to do is head to the Persian Gulf to find your next activity for the weekend, thrills guaranteed: the boots of flyboard.
The flyboard is the latest craze for those who no longer know how to spend their money for fun. Using a long hose connected to the boat and directing the pressurized water through jet nozzles installed under the boots, users can fly above the water.
The boots have the ability to propel their user more than 20 meters in the air, or tow them underwater to their destination at speeds of up to 40 km / h.Advertising
6. Lamborghini police vehicles
Estimated value: € 463,000 *
Produced by: Lamborghini
Due to the large number of high-end vehicles in Dubai, it would appear to be more out of necessity than pleasure that one can see police officers driving around the city in style. It is not uncommon to come across Dubai Police patrolling the streets aboard Ferraris, Bugattis and Lamborghinis.
The Lamborghini Aventador is a police vehicle like no other. Capable of going from 0 to 100 km / h in 3 seconds and reaching a speed of 350 km / h, it is no wonder that attempts to evade the law by motorists in Dubai are rare.Advertising
7. The (artificial) Islands of the World
Estimated value Value: 14 to 17 billion euros *.
Produced by: Creative Kingdom Dubai
Dubai real estate developers are always finding new and creative ways to outdo themselves with every project. While some countries are creating airport islands off their coasts, Dubai is building new worlds altogether. The monumental work done to create the island of Palm Jumeirah seems to have been a rehearsal before the Islands of the World project, a colossal work that is still in progress.
Viewed from an airplane, the islands are meant to resemble a map of the world. When "The World" is completed, it will occupy an area of approximately 6 km by 9 km and will consist of seven groups of islands, for a total of nearly 260 islands. Each group of islands will represent one of the seven continents, while the islands themselves will be between 14,000 and 42,000 square meters each.Advertising
8. Indoor skiing in a shopping center
Estimated value: 65 € / day
Produced by: Groupe Majid Al Futtaim
Developed by the Majid Al Futtaim group, Ski Dubai opened its lifts to the public for the first time in 2005. Located in the Mall of the Emirates, Ski Dubai has three lifts that take skiers to one of the five slopes. which are 85 meters higher on this artificial mountain.
For those looking for an activity other than skiing or snowboarding, Ski Dubai also has a snow park of over 2,800 square meters which includes an ice cave, toboggan runs, an ice slide, an area dedicated to snowball battles and an exhibition on penguins. The indoor temperature of the ski resort is rather constant and oscillates between -1 ° C and + 1 ° C, thus providing an optimal winter climate throughout the year.Advertising
9. Zoo for penguins
Estimated value: 34 to 120 € / ticket *.
Produced by: Groupe Majid Al Futtaim
Upon its completion in 2005, the Mall of the Emirates has grown into the world's largest shopping center. Five years later, when a ski resort opened within it, visitors thought they had seen it all before The Penguin Experience opened inside Ski Dubai itself a few years later, giving visitors the opportunity to experience it all. '' get to know and walk with king penguins and Gentoo penguins.
With tickets ranging from 34 to 120 euros, it is possible to choose different experiences. The more expensive tickets allow penguin lovers to interact with and pet one of them, under proper supervision, of course. The cheapest tickets allow visitors to walk through an ice cave and see penguins up close.Advertising
10. Luxury ambulances
Estimated value: € 127,000 to € 170,000 *.
Produced by: Allstate Limo
Getting to the hospital by ambulance can be a very stressful experience. In Dubai, a new way was found to reduce patient stress. They use a fleet of limousines fitted out and equipped with everything necessary to meet emergency needs, all in the greatest comfort.
Anyone residing in Dubai can be transported in one of these limousines, provided they have basic medical coverage. All basic coverage covers the costs of transportation on board these luxury ambulances. One of the advantages of these limousines is that there is always an extra place for someone who would like to accompany you to the hospital.Advertising
11. Mustang Motorcycles
Estimated value: 4,250 to 8,500 € *.
Produced by: Custom manufacturing
Luxury vehicles have become a common sight in Dubai. Whether it's Lamborghinis or two-seater Jeeps, Emiratis skimp on anything when it comes to personal transportation. And in general, the flashier and more expensive, the better.
The mustang motorcycles that can be seen in Dubai are slightly different from the classic motorcycles that can be found in America. A horse enthusiast in Dubai had a custom motorcycle made in the image of an Arabian horse. It sparked so much interest that others followed suit, and these mustang motorcycles became the new topic of conversation in town.Advertising
12. Falcon flights
Estimated value: 34,000 to 85,000 € *.
Produced by: N / A
One of the status symbols in Dubai is owning a hawk. As the national bird of the United Arab Emirates, the falcon enjoys the greatest respect and is treated better than people in most other countries.
It's not uncommon for pet owners to worry about their companions when they have to fly. Having to leave your cat or dog in a separate section of the plane during the flight usually makes you anxious. Falcons are treated so well in the UAE that when they travel by plane with their owners, they are allowed to stay cage-free with other passengers and even have their own seat.Advertising
13. Mercedes encrusted with diamonds
Estimated value Value: 4.1 million euros
Produced by: Mercedes
The people of Dubai delight in spending their money on extravagant items that most people can only dream of. The various cars that can be found in Dubai will certainly turn some heads, but not as much as the diamond encrusted Mercedes.
Over three hundred thousand diamonds were used on the Mercedes of Saudi Prince (Emir) al-Waleed bin Talal bin Abdul-Aziz. Being one of the ten richest people in the world, the roughly 4.1 million euros she cost was supposed to be pocket money for him.Advertising
14. ATMs for gold bars
Estimated value: € 48 / gram of 24 karat gold *.
Produced by: TG Gold-Super-Markt
If you need a little more cash or a gold bar while visiting the UAE, don't worry, as there are vending machines available for that. Gold To Go gold bullion dealer first appeared in the Emirates in 2010.
The machine, which contains three hundred and twenty different gold items, features a variety of personalized coins, as well as several 24-karat gold bars (valued at around $ 1.25 million) that are sealed in gold. plastic before being distributed.
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