These Things You'll Only Find in Dubai

Luxury Traffic Jams

Believe it or not, this is a fairly common sight in Dubai. Since there are so many luxury cars on the road, pretty much every traffic jam could be an automotive show. The traffic in Dubai is constantly backed up due to the influx of people and constant construction going on around the city. This exact scene could happen any day. 

The World's Longest Gold Chain

This may come as a no-brainer when you're talking about the city that's obsessed with gold. But, Dubai is home to the world's longest gold chain. This 22K chain is roughly 18,116 feet long. That's as long as 78 Boeing 747's lined up back to back. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.