What Makes Dubai Unique

I’m excited to visit this beautiful place. Dubai is famous for its rapid growth, world record titles, zero income taxes, safety, skyscrapers, man-made islands, modern and luxurious culture.

Did you know Dubai holds more than 425 Guinness World Records 😮 Here are some of Dubai’s great achievements:

Burj Khalifa is the tallest free-standing building in the world

Standing 829.8m high is Burj Khalifa, the tallest free-standing building in the world. Burj Khalifa has 163 floors and opened in January 2010. Burj Khalifa has held the record as the world's tallest building since its opening.

More world records within Burj Khalifa:

• Highest occupied floor

• Highest outdoor observation deck

• Elevator with the longest travel distance

• Tallest service elevator in the world

Going to Burj Khalifa is a must on any Dubai itinerary. For more information and tickets, visit its official website here.

Dubai Mall is one the largest shopping mall by total area in the world

The Dubai Mall is one of the largest shopping malls on Earth 🛍️

Features and attractions

• Over 1200 shops

• Over 150 eateries

• Entertainment options include sports district, sky views observatory, cinemas, ice rink, aquarium and underwater zoo

• Services include elite personal shopping, valet service, concierge services, shop and deliver, Wi-Fi, in-mall chauffeur, prayer rooms, complimentary power banks, electric car charging stations, wheelchairs, baby strollers, luggage concierge, airport check in, lost and found

The Gevora Hotel is the tallest hotel on this planet

Another major accomplishment in Dubai is the world's tallest hotel, Gevora Hotel. Standing 1,168 feet tall, Gevora is a 4-star hotel with amazing views including Burj Khalifa.

Facts:

• Gevora hotel has held the record as the planet's tallest hotel since February 2018

• The hotel has 529 rooms and suites, 6 elevators, 5 restaurants, a pool deck, health club on the 12th floor and a grand, golden staircase

• The hotel is centrally located 1.3 miles from the city center with easy access to transportation and attractions

The Dubai Frame is the largest picture frame on Earth

Another world record Dubai holds is the Dubai Frame 🖼️ On its official website, it states "Dubai Frame is a landmark that showcases the city's past, present and future." To create this masterpiece, two parallel vertical towers made of 15,000 square metres of gold-covered stainless steel was used.

Let's talk numbers:

• This huge picture frame stands 150 metres high and 95 metres in width

• Balance was taken into consideration when building the frame by using the "golden ratio" of 1.1618, which is considered by artists and architects an ideal structural balance

• To reach the frame's sky deck, an elevator will take passengers up 48 floors in 75 seconds

Palm Jumeirah, where Atlantis Dubai is located, is one of only few places that can be seen in space

Created with creative genuineness is Palm Jumeirah, the largest, human created island on the planet. Designed in a palm tree shape 🌴Palm Jumeirah archipelago has several luxury villas and hotels including the renowned Atlantis Dubai, which is the first resort to be opened on Palm Jumeirah in 2008.

Did you know:

• Palm Jumeirah is a part of a larger series of islands named Palm Islands

• Construction of Palm Jumeirah began in the early 21st century funded by Dubai's significant income from petroleum

• Only a few structures in the world can be seen in space, Palm Jumeirah is one of them

• A monorail transports people between Palm Jumeirah and the mainland of Dubai

• Celebrities such as The Beckhams, Giorgio Armani and Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan own property on Palm Jumeirah