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Interesting Facts Of UAE
Interesting Facts
  • UAE has seventh-largest proven crude oil reserves in the world.
  • In UAE, domestic violence (wife beating) is not illegal if the beating leaves no visible marks/injuries on the victim.
  • Only about 13% of the people currently living in UAE are its citizens (Emiratis) The rest 87% are foreigners.
  • UAE's flag carrier Emirates Airline is the world's largest airline for international traffic.
  • UAE has world's highest net migration rate at 21.71
  • Expatriates living in UAE can apply for UAE citizenship after residing in the country for 20 years if they have no criminal record and can speak Arabic fluently
  • More than half of UAE citizens are under 25, making UAE one of the most youthful nations in the world.
  • The Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium in Sharjah has hosted the most number of One Day International (ODI) cricket matches in the world. Till 2013, it hosted 213 ODIs
  • India is the UAE's largest trading partner, accounting for about 25% of the total trade.
  • RAK Ceramics, world's largest ceramics manufacturer, is located in Ra's al-Khaimah, UAE
  • With more than 42 million trees, UAE is home to the most date palm trees in the world
  • Jabal Yibir (1,527 meters) is the highest point of UAE
UAE Interesting Facts
  • Dubai is the fastest growing city in the world.
  • Dubai has one of the highest per capita incomes.
  • In Dubai, there are no taxes on income and there are no personal taxes either.
  • In Dubai Emirates Mall, you can ski indoors while shopping.
  • Dubai has the largest shopping mall in the world, Dubai Mall.
  • Burj Khalifa is the world's tallest building.
  • Eighty percent of the residents of Dubai are foreigners.
  • Dubai is the Middle East supply hub for the jewellery market.
  • Dubai has the first man-made island in UAE, the Palm Island.
  • Dubai has been ruled by the Al Maktoum Dynasty since 1833.
  • There are no street addresses in Dubai.
  • Abu Dhabi is one of the largest oil producers in the world and significantly contributes to the world's economy.
  • Abu Dhabi is one of the wealthiest states in the world.