These Things You'll Only Find in Dubai

Separating Different Lifestyles

The western style of dressing isn't completely banned in Dubai. Very specific places are carved out for the western style of dress, but they are few and far between. Generally, it's a good rule of thumb to just follow the local ethics, if not, you might run into some trouble with the police. 

Life is Better Where It's Wetter

If you have ever wanted to fulfill your little mermaid fantasies, you can in Dubai! Planning a trip to stay in the Atlantis underwater suite is pretty easy. However, finding an available spot for you and your loved ones may set you back a few months (or years) if you don't get lucky while booking. 

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The More You Know

  • Tic Tac mints are named after the sound their container makes.
  • The designer of the current United States flag was 17 at the time, and created it for a high school project. He received a B-.
  • T-shirts were originally made for unmarried men who didn't know how to sew buttons on collared shirts.
  • The world's oldest operating library is in Morocco.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.