By / MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Department
In the middle of a barren desert lies a city that looks like something out of a sci-fi future. Though it lacks a naturally advantageous location, it has captured global attention with one engineering marvel after another. Dubai has become one of the world’s most popular travel destinations. Below is a roundup of the world records created by Dubai, from towering skyscrapers to luxury villas – the level of extravagance is unbelievable, and new global landmarks are still under construction.
Dubai plans to build its latest tower, the “Dubai Creek Tower” (Image / EMAAR)
1. World’s Tallest Tower – Burj Khalifa
The Burj Khalifa skyscraper in Dubai is currently the tallest building and man-made structure in the world, standing at 828 meters with a total of 169 floors. However, the “Dubai Creek Tower,” currently under construction in Dubai, has seen its planned height increased from an initial 800 meters to a tentative 1,345 meters. Once completed, it will become the new tallest tower in the world, surpassing the original Burj Khalifa.
Burj Khalifa in Dubai (Image / Wikipedia)
2. World’s Largest Garden – Miracle Garden
Covering an area of 72,000 square meters, the world’s largest natural garden, the “Miracle Garden,” is located within Dubai Parks. It features 4.5 million flowers, making it the richest floral park in the world. In addition, the Miracle Garden is an outstanding example of human ingenuity and capability. Visitors can admire unique flower arrangements and colorful floral artworks, such as extraordinary flower sculptures.
Dubai Miracle Garden (Image / Dubai Miracle Garden)
3. World’s Largest Mall – Dubai Mall
The Dubai Mall has 1,200 stores and a gold trading center, making it the largest shopping mall in the world. It also boasts the world’s largest aquarium viewing panel and a tropical rainforest ecological zone.
Dubai Mall (Image / Dubai Tourism)
4. World’s Largest Musical Fountain – Dubai Fountain
Located outside the world’s largest Dubai Mall, the musical fountain spans a total length of 275 meters and can shoot water jets up to 150 meters high. The spectacular water show at night is dazzlingly beautiful. Among its diverse playlist, Jacky Cheung’s “Kiss Goodbye” was the first pop song from Asia to be featured.
Dubai Fountain (Image / The Dubai Mall)
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