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Facts we bet you didn't know about Dubai

Thought you knew all there was to know about Dubai? Well think again because we bet that our roundup of fun facts is sure to teach you a thing or two about the gold-loving emirate. From world records to construction figures, swot up on your Dubai facts in preparation for your next trip.

1. Dubai is home to the tallest skyscraper in the world. Burj Khalifa measures 830m from ground to tip and boasts more than 160 stories and seven world records. Find out more here.

2. Manmade Palm Jumeirah spans 600 hectares of land and is made from all-natural materials. It took 10.5 million dump trucks worth of sand to create Palm Jumeirah which equates to 94 million cubic metres of sand. Discover more fun facts on the making of Palm Jumeirah here.

3. Due to its constant development, a quarter of the world’s cranes are located in Dubai.

4. The Burj Al Arab boasts 1600 workers which makes a staff to suite ratio of 8:1.

5. Tourists can now apply for a licence to fly their drones around landmarks in Dubai. After registering online, tourists will receive a certificate that is subject to an in-house validation of their skills. 

6. Camel racing is a popular pastime in the UAE and robots have now replaced riders.

7. Despite attracting a wealth of Michelin-star and celebrity chefs, Dubai doesn't have a Michelin-star guide. However its army of delicious restaurants still offer Michelin-worthy food. Check out some of our favourites here.

8. Dubai's police force drive supercars such as a Ferrari FF, Lamborghini Aventador and an Aston Martin One-77. 

9. Standing at an impressive 75 floors, The Gevora Hotel in Dubai is the world’s tallest hotel. Comprising 528 rooms, it is 356 metres tall which is 50 metres taller than The Shard in London and 56 metres taller than Paris’ Eiffel Tower.

10. In Dubai, vending machines dispense so much more than chocolate bars and cans of fizzy drinks. From laptops to gold bars and even false eyelashes, shopping is truly redefined here.

And as always have a chilled day from the Viking