20 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW STRANGE BUT TRUE FACTS ABOUT DUBAI. | Dubai, United Arab Emirates

If you're interested to learn Facts about Dubai, United Arab Emirates a few things about this incredible city, the team at Sultan TV Official put together this original video showcasing several amazing facts and Things that will help you understand more about Dubai.

20 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW STRANGE BUT TRUE FACTS ABOUT DUBAI. | Dubai, United Arab Emirates

We're looking at Dubai from both a growth perspective and some of the world records it holds.

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Dubai's fascinating transformation from a quaint fishing village surrounded by vast desert planes to a thriving cultural melting pot is one that many residents – and visitors – are well versed in. But did you know that just 13 cars were registered in Dubai in 1968? Or that petrol and water cost roughly the same?

HERE, ENJOY THE STRANGE BUT TRUE FACTS ABOUT DUBAI.

In 1968, there were only 13 cars registered in Dubai
Dubai was founded in 1833
Dubai Metro was the longest automated rail network in the world
The Palm Jumeirah can be seen from space
There are 2.3 males to every female in Dubai
The UAE has a Minister for Happiness
Dubai has been awarded more than 130 Guinness World Records
In 1991, there was one skyscraper in the city

Fuel is only slightly more expensive than water
24-carat gold leaf covers approximately 1,790 square meters of the Burj Al Arab’s interiors
The hottest temperature ever recorded in Dubai was in July 2002
There are ATMs that distribute gold not cash
Dubai’s land area has increased
Robot jockeys are used in camel racing
Dubai was once home to 24% of the world’s cranes
Dubai Police’s fleet of cars includes some exotic and unusual patrol cars
More than a third of the Burj Khalifa is uninhabitable
There are no permanent rivers in Dubai
The world’s tallest four and five-star hotels are both in Dubai
Roughly 85% of its population is foreign

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0:30 In 1968, there were only 13 cars registered in Dubai
0:35 Dubai was founded in 1833
0:40 Dubai Metro was the longest automated rail network in the world
0:45 The Palm Jumeirah can be seen from space
0:50 There are 2.3 males to every female in Dubai
0:55 The UAE has a Minister for Happiness
1:00 Dubai has been awarded more than 130 Guinness World Records
1:05 In 1991, there was one skyscraper in the city

1:10 Fuel is only slightly more expensive than water
1:15 24-carat gold leaf covers approximately 1,790 square meters of the Burj Al Arab’s interiors
1:20 The hottest temperature ever recorded in Dubai was in July 2002
1:25 There are ATMs that distribute gold not cash
1:30 Dubai’s land area has increased
1:35 Robot jockeys are used in camel racing
1:40 Dubai was once home to 24% of the world’s cranes
1:45 Dubai Police’s fleet of cars includes some exotic and unusual patrol cars
1:50 More than a third of the Burj Khalifa is uninhabitable
1:55 There are no permanent rivers in Dubai
2:00 The world’s tallest four and five-star hotels are both in Dubai
2:05 Roughly 85% of its population is foreign