14 people who came to the UAE to see the sheikhs, but got a more interesting experience (15 photos)

Which tourist doesn’t want to visit fabulous Dubai? The luxury of expensive hotels and the attractiveness of modern attractions fill every photo with the special atmosphere of an Arab country. When coming to the Emirates, many people dream of meeting a sheikh, but there are more interesting entertainments.





Ascalafus larva

During an excursion through the desert, you can stumble upon an amazing species of bugs. Ascalafus larvae cannot fly, but adult individuals rise into the air to a height of up to 3 meters.



SUP surfing as a way to see the city from an unusual angle

This man is enjoying the beauty of Abu Dhabi, peacefully swaying on the surface of the water, lying on a paddle board.





Wonderful amusement park Ferrari World

All extreme sports fans will definitely like it here, because they will be able to ride a roller coaster where they can accelerate to 240 kilometers per hour. Today it is the fastest roller coaster in the world.



Maximum comfort from Emirates

On board a local airline, the first class passenger seat looks unusually comfortable.



Luxury expensive cars everywhere

On the roads of Dubai, while waiting for a green traffic light, you can often see such a picture.



The UAE has very convenient parking spaces

It is impossible to drive crookedly into such limited niches, and getting out of the car is very comfortable.



Chilled champagne machine

In the lobby of the Dubai Opera there is a machine selling small bottles of elite champagne.



Caring for others

Due to the constant heat, many locals leave bottles of drinking water for delivery workers right outside their front door.



Parking meters with funny drawings

They playfully hint at why you have to pay for parking and what will happen if you don’t.



Another example of the local sense of humor

The funny Homer Simpson explains the safety rules for passers-by at this construction site.



Skyscraper photo frame

There is an unusual landmark in Dubai that connects the past and the future - a building in the shape of a giant photo frame. On the upper floors you can see the old city on one side and the modern part on the other.



Paradise for stray cats

They feel like real sheikhs in the capital.



After all, people here feed them plenty



Supercar abandoned on the street

Such a sight is also not uncommon. Some owners of expensive cars, after the economic crisis, could no longer repay their existing loans and simply left the country. What did you see that struck you the most?