There's a reason why they call Dubai the desert city. Make the most of its serene sandy landscape with a range of fun activities, whether you're looking to raise the adrenaline with quad-biking or relax on a luxury overnight escape.
Five (5) crazy facts about Dubai:
1. Dubai is the fastest growing city in the world.
2. In the Middle East, Dubai is the supply hub for the jewelry industry.
3. Foreigners make up eighty percent of the residents of Dubai.
4. You can ski indoors while shopping at the Dubai Emirates Mall, measuring 400 meters and 6000 tons of snow.
5. Real estate and financial services in Dubai offer the majority of its revenues.
Climate
Dubai weather is characterized by a tropical desert climate with hot, sunny conditions created by its proximity to the Tropic of Cancer and the Northern desert belt. Summers are very hot, humid and dry with temperatures climbing to 40 °C and higher and rarely dropping below 30°C. Winters are still warm however temperatures drop considerably to highs of 23 °C and lows of around 14 °C.
Arabian Desert
The Arabian Desert is the fourth-largest desert in the world by area. During the summer, the temperature in the desert is around 104℉ or 40℃. There are mountains along its borders, and the highest point in the desert is Mount Al-Nabi Shu'ayb. If you zoom in on a map of the area, you can see that within those ranges lie the Rub’al Khali, the largest continuous expanse of sand in the whole world. It has fascinated travelers and is, of course, the backdrop for the fabulous Arabian nights stories featuring Ali Baba, Aladdin and Sinbad.
Camels
Camels are mostly famous for their humps. Most people believe that humps store water, but they actually store fat, which the animal uses as a source of energy when other food sources are not available. Camels are equipped for life in the desert. Their eyes have three eyelids and two rows of eyelashes that prevent sand from getting into their eyes. Camels can reach 7 feet in height (at the hump) and weigh up to 1,500 pounds. From camel racing to camel milk chocolate, these ships of the desert are an integral part of life in Dubai.
Falconry
Falconry in Arabia dates back more than 2,000 years. The Peregrine Falcon is a symbol of the Bedouin culture. It is used to hunt and as a source of survival in the desert. Falconry is also a popular sport in the United Arab Emirates. It is usually practiced in the deserts and semi-deserts around the region.
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