Facts about U.A.E

Dubai ranks third in cities with highest number of skyscrapers (148 skyscrapers in Dubai), and Abu dhabi ranks 27th (30 skyscrapers). There are no rivers in UAE. Most of the groundwater is also saline. The main source of drinking water in Abu Dhabi is desalinated sea water! Masdar City, which is being built near Abu Dhabi, will be the world's first carbon free city(no carbon based fuels). The city will be fully powered by renewable energy, and will host the headquarters of the International Renewable Energy Agency. The Palm islands and The World, in Dubai are among the largest man-made islands in the world. These islands added nearly 500 kms to Dubai's coastline. The Capital Gate in Abu Dhabi (the capital city of UAE) is world's most inclined building and it looks stunning! The Shiekh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi is the one of the largest mosques in the world which houses the world's third largest chandelier and the world's largest carpet made in Iran. The chandelier is the world's second second largest chandelier inside a mosque. to The mosque can accommodate over 40,000 people! Ferrari World, a Ferrari themed amusement park on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, is the the largest indoor amusement park in the world.