8. Submerged Hotel
Dubai, a city known for its extravagant living and breathtaking architecture, also provides visitors with an incredible level of service that takes them to the pinnacles of underwater luxury. Just outside your window, picture yourself drifting off to sleep to the tranquil dance of stingrays and exotic species. The “Neptune” and “Poseidon” suites at Atlantis, The Palm, make this watery fantasy come true. Located in the Ambassador Lagoon, these outstanding rooms include floor-to-ceiling windows that provide visitors with amazing views of a lively marine environment, home to approximately 65,000 water species. It’s similar to having your own enormous aquarium, only with five-star room service.
However, the experience is as expensive as it is fascinating. If you succumb to the allure of spending the night in luxury, be prepared to deplete your wallet significantly. A night in one of the opulent suites like Neptune or Poseidon can cost as much as a whooshing $25,000, while some underwater experiences start at a mere $314 per night! That is more expensive than some of the world’s most opulent land-based hotels. However, where else can you fall asleep to the sound of a shark gliding past your window? In Dubai’s undersea hotels, opulence knows no bounds—or depths.
9. Ads for Marriage
In Dubai, s looking for grooms for young women are a common sight. These “Grooms Wanted” s are part of a broader tradition in which parents are eager to arrange daughters’ marriages. The idea is ingrained in Emirati conventions, despite the fact that it may seem strange to Western societies, particularly considering how young the brides are typically—about 25 years old.
Marriages in this city are typically arranged by fathers or other prominent family members. If a man treats each of his four wives equally, he can even have four wives. While this may seem strange to those in the West, the UAE has long practiced it. The highest amount a family might give as a bridal present, or dowry, is roughly $13,613.
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