- Dubai was founded in 1833
- There were only 13 cars registered in 1968
- When it opened in 2009, Dubai Metro was the longest automated rail network in the world
- The Palm Jumeirah can be seen from space
- There are 2.3 males to every female in Dubai
- The UAE has a Minister for Happiness
- Dubai has been awarded more than 130 Guinness World Records
- Fuel and water are roughly the same prices