These Things You'll Only Find in Dubai

The Risk of Having an Exotic Pet

Unless you have special qualifications or a specific license to handle exotic animals, it is otherwise highly illegal. Depending on who you are, if you're caught with an exotic animal in Dubai, you can face up to a $140,000 and 6 months in jail. Those who have less money are typically punished harder than those who have more. 

Premarital Sex is Illegal

Engaging in sex before marriage is a serious offense in Dubai. If two individuals get caught in the act, they can face long jail sentences or even deportation. If you chose to travel to Dubai, it's best to refrain from any sort of PDA, even holding hands can bring you negative attention. 

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The More You Know

  • J.K. Rowling became the first person to become a billionaire by writing books. However, she also lost her billionaire status because she donated so much money to charity!
  • The Nobel Committee declined to award the Nobel Peace Prize in 1948 because "there was no suitable living candidate." This was meant as tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, who was assassinated earlier that year without receiving the Prize.
  • The average person will spend six months of their life waiting for red lights to turn green.
  • The Netherlands has the tallest population.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.