The present-day Dubai is synonymous with elegance and indulgence. The luxurious emirate is presently the playground for the world’s rich/famous, and indeed the roads are lined with over-the-top malls, hotels, including its ambitious skyscrapers. As Dubai continues to flourish, it turned out there are some unseen sides that will naturally leave anyone in awe and wonder. 

Being the top destination for the world’s Instagram models and influencers, it appears that Dubai has a gold vending machine, robots playing sports, enjoys golden cupcake, drive on waters, and its citizens are stunt lovers. Startled right? Of course, who wouldn’t be! Here we’ve compiled the rarely said or perhaps the unseen side of Dubai that’s hidden from most internet feeds. These pics will make you hungrier to visit the city as soon as possible. Have a look!

The Diamond Mercedes Benz.

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Mercedes Benz is no head turners in Dubai, but unless you’ve got the extra spice like the owner of this one. According to Forbes, Saudi Prince (Amir) al-Waleed bin Talal bin Abdul-Aziz, the owner of this diamond-encrusted car, is one of the top ten wealthiest people globally. It costs $4.8muillion and features over 300K diamonds.

The Desert Skiing.

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Skiing in the desert is impossible, but not in Dubai. The city has an indoor Ski resort that will give anyone a genuine experience. Worldwide, it’s the biggest indoor skiing resort. 

The Camel Racing With Robot Sport.

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With advanced technology, e-sports is now a thing. In Dubai, sports have changed, and this time it includes robots. The camel racing with robots riding on the top has become it's most popular, and people place bets on robots and their camels. So intriguing, right? 

Raising Lions And Cheetahs As Pets.

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There’s no good way to domesticate lions/cheetahs, and experts have even warned UAE citizens not to keep them as pets. Nonetheless, many people believe that showing to these animals when cubs make them harmless when fully grown. 

Escaping Traffic Jam.

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If the rich people do this in Los Angeles, how much more in Dubai. If you are exhausted from Dubai’s traffic jam, call the chopper. It also turned out that people who reside on the top of skyscrapers can see vehicles in the sky because helicopters fly them daily across the city.

The Gold Vending Machine

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Dubai is now filled with ATMs like gold machines. These machines are heavily used and are restocked twice weekly. It’s indeed a perfect solution to carrying around gold in wallet and pocket, unlike cash. 

The Ambulances With Swag.

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Dubai has the fastest ambulances in the world. They can go an estimated 185mph and have colorful designs. It makes sense to get sick or perhaps injured people to the hospital as soon as possible, and the people of Dubai indeed appear to agree with that reasoning.

Dubai’s Miracle Garden

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Wildlife is challenging to grow in climates that harsh. Dubai is one place that’s not conducive to cultivating plants, yet it owns the most extensive flower garden in the world and home to 250 million plants. This place is called the Miracle Garden, and it’s downright colorful.

Louboutin To The Shame.

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Louboutin has a name for two significant reasons: red bottoms and high prices. This hype isn’t for Dubai, especially as it has made the shoe look like a peasant shoe due to the gold cassette heel. This was designed by a French man and is worn more in Dubai than in any other place worldwide.

Birds Are Allow On A Plane.

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Falcons hold a special place in the heart of the United Arab Emirates. They are given unique treatments and are permitted to fly on commercial airplanes. Interestingly, they are even allowed to have their very own seat. 

The RIP Girls.

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In typical Dubai fashion, women surf in traditional clothing and embrace modern technological excellence at the same time. Regardless of the advances in technology, Dubai and its residents have stayed faithful to their cultures and religion. 

Burkinis- The Outfit Of Dubai Women.

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If you aren’t aware, this is precisely how a Burkinis look. It has become quite popular ever since model Halima Aden showcased them in the upcoming Sports Illustrated Magazine. Isn’t it gorgeous?

Short Clothes Are Sensitive To Dubai Culture.

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Too many girls enjoy wearing shorts so short in the malls and even at the beach. It turned out, Dubai prefers people, particularly, tourists covering up parts of the body that are sensitive to their culture. It doesn’t want people to wear the abaya, but revealing outfits don’t go down well with them.

Hot Woman Covered With High Slit Dress.

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Suns Out Buns Out.

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Despite its abundance of tourists, Dubai remains a melting point of rich old traditions alongside modern cultures. This photo is a depiction of all cultures coming together. A man can be seen dressed in traditional Emirati garb while the girls are seen rocking bikinis. 

The Stunt Lovers.

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When you imagine a stunt, think Dubai. Stunts are taken on a new level in Dubai, and as you can see in this photo, drivers on the road are doing the wheelies. Initially, this might not be that impressive, but then drivers are doing wheelies with an SUV. 

The Traffic Hour Car Show.

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The streets of Dubai are mostly filled with fancy cars. If you are ever stuck in a traffic jam in Dubai, do expect to be surrounded by Lamborghinis and Ferraris. 

Waking Up To This Sky.

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The saying “Keep your head in the clouds and your feet on the ground” does not apply to the ultra-rich people residing in Dubai. This set of individuals have both their heads and feet in the clouds inside their 50th-floor penthouses. Specifically, Dubai is home to the world’s tallest building – the Burj Khalifa, which stands at 2722ft tall.

The Tower Of Turtles.

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Citizens of Dubai have an exciting collection of endangered species, and this man photo is proof. These are desert turtles and are extremely rare and hard to find. It turned out they dislike humans; hence if you see one, don’t get close.

The Tennis Heaven.

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This tennis court is over 1000 feet from the ground, and it’s situated at the top of the Ultra posh Burj Al Arab Hotel. Andre Agassi and Roger Federer played a friendly match atop this heavenly court, and so far, people wondered how they didn’t feel uneasy.

The Construction Of MECCA.

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Dubai currently has construction going on, which is reflected in this photo of Dubai’s city space. These high-rise buildings under construction are all accompanied by a large crane.  

Penguins In The Desert. How Possible?

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Dubai has a high-temperature average of roughly 100 degrees Fahrenheit for most of the year, yet it has an indoor ski resort that is cool enough for the penguins. This is remarkably beautiful and creative.

A Luxurious Starbucks Coffee Shop.

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While on vacation in Dubai, coffee is still very much needed. Dubai has a Starbucks, and it’s located in Ibn Batuta Mall. This stunning architecture makes it appear as a famous church or mosque. Who wouldn’t drink coffee regularly?

World’s First Temperature Controlled City

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The construction of the world’s first temperature-controlled city has started in Dubai. This is part of a giant Mall of the world project projected to be a 48 million square foot. This mall will have hotels and an amusement park, and upon completion, it has a carrying capacity of 180million visitors yearly.

The Rooftop Boxing Practice.

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Rooftops in Dubai are populated with the richest and famous people. It’s no surprise that Anthony Joshua, the British professional boxer and unified heavy champion, was seen practicing on the top of Dubai’s numerous extravagant buildings.