Dubai's Dazzling Dozen: 13 Spectacular Sights Guaranteed to Amaze

10. The Range Rover was invented.

Dubai is advertising a Range Rover entirely covered in coins—57,00 of them, to be exact! Forget gold plating or diamond encrusting! These coins are painstakingly hand-polished before being bonded to the car's exterior. They might be antique or regular coins. Although the entire process is extremely labor-intensive, the result is a car that is truly distinctive.

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The real kicker, though, is that all those coins add 375 pounds to the Range Rover's already enormous 6,834 pounds. It's maybe the most "blinged-out" automobile wrap you've ever seen, as CarBuzz noted. With an estimated value of $6,000 just for the wrap, this coined Range Rover is undoubtedly making a statement one penny at a time.

11. The zip line above the marina in Dubai

XLine provides an exhilarating way to observe Dubai from above while experiencing a surge of adrenaline. For those seeking extreme thrills, XLine offers one of the fastest and steepest ziplines in the world, right over the Dubai Marina. At 558 feet above the earth, the 0.62-mile zipline enables you to soar to speeds of up to 50 miles per hour. The experience is not for the timid, as a single ride costs $177 and a double ticket costs $354, but then again, Dubai has never been known for its subtlety.

Admire breathtaking views of the immaculate waters below, elegant yachts, and charming beaches. Additionally, there's an XLine line that passes through Downtown Dubai if you're more interested in the cityscape. You can see the stunning neighborhoods and modern skyscrapers that make up this remarkable metropolis.