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5 Interesting Facts You Didn't Know About Dubai


1. Fines for Dirty Cars: In 2019, Dubai Municipality announced that residents would be fined 500 AED if they leave unwashed cars in public areas for extended periods.

dirty cars fines in dubai

2. Rapid Growth in Vehicle Registration: In 1968, there were only 13 registered cars in Dubai. Today, single-letter license plates are all issued, and double-letter plates starting with "AA" are now seen on the streets. Getting a "special" number plate is a big deal. In 2022 Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority said the AA 13 registration was the most expensive item sold at its 110th Open Auction for Distinctive Vehicle Number Plates, held at the Grand Hyatt Dubai Hotel on Saturday.

The RTA offered 90 plates for bidding at the event, raising Dh37m.



3. City Built from Sand: Dubai truly emerged from the desert. In 1991, the city had only one skyscraper, the World Trade Centre.

Dubai World Trade Centre
Dubai World Trade Centre

4. Constitutional Veto Power: Veto power is a constitutional right that allows for the rejection of decisions or proposals made by the legislature. In the UAE, resolutions on important matters are passed by a majority vote from the Supreme Council members, but the majority must include votes from both Abu Dhabi and Dubai.


5. More Foreigners Live In Dubai Than Locals : Dubai’s population consists of nearly three million, but only a small percentage are native UAE residents. The city’s economy is home to a large number of foreign expats including Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, British, American, and African communities, making it a diverse and multicultural hub.

Owing to its strategic location, lucrative funding policies and technological development, Dubai has also become a hotspot for global business. Dubai international airport is one of the busiest airports in the middle east.

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