Having a lot of money, a bank account, a yacht and a whole fleet of expensive cars is the dream of every normal person with an average or low income. And this is natural. You always want to get what you don’t have. In addition, many people would give their last savings in order to come at least for a split second to the cult of the "rich and famous." That's just, as the name of one of the foreign series says, "the rich also cry." And sometimes they simply run away, leaving their immovable and movable property in order to escape from bankruptcy or problems with the law. A vivid evidence of this are abandoned cars in Dubai.
Brief information about Dubai: what is this place?
Dubai is one of the most famous, major tourist and financial centers in the UAE, founded in 1833. Its total area is approximately 1114 km². It is located near Sharjah and Abu Dhabi, on the coast of the Persian Gulf. According to last year, about 3.1 million inhabitants live on its territory.
This city is characterized by a hot and dry climate, and the summer air temperature can easily exceed +40 ° C (and sometimes +50 ° C). Thousands of tourists come here every year, as well as lovers of cultural values and extreme relaxation. And some come to distant lands in order to photograph and take a closer look at such a curiosity as abandoned cars in Dubai.
The main regions of the city in which you can meet the sleeping, business areas, historical center, eastern, residential, commercial and coastal areas under construction are:
- Gardens and Downtown;
- Bar Dubai and Deira;
- Dubai Marina and Jumeirah.
What is remarkable about Dubai?
The city is famous for its huge business prospects. So, local and visiting entrepreneurs can open their own business in the fields of services, trade, tourism, as well as in the promising oil industry (very relevant lately). That is why in business circles about Dubai they say that this is a city of opportunities.
For example, just recently, the very first gas station network for modern electric cars opened here. And thanks to the well-known company Biorganic, the so-called organic food markets and shopping centers with gluten-free pastries appeared simultaneously in several retail outlets. The unique grandiose dump of cars in Dubai, which, like an oil slick, spread throughout the city, is striking.
In addition, various exhibitions, auctions, seminars, conferences and other events are regularly held here. For example, from March 16 to March 18, collectors from all over the world, curious tourists and just lovers of beauty will be able to enjoy a unique exhibition from the Sotheby´s auction house. It is noteworthy that at this event for the first time a unique diamond weighing 100 carats will be presented. And from February 25, an exhibition of original reproductions of Van Gogh has already started.
In the near future, it is also planned to open the first tropical forest in the Middle East in Dubai with an artificial natural environment hidden under a huge transparent dome. And also to build a spectacular surreal hotel in the form of a large rock of purple crystals resembling amethyst.
Dubai - an extraordinary city of contrasts
This place is also considered a city of contrasts, as here you can find not only expensive hotels, exquisite jewelry, but also abandoned cars. In Dubai, there is the opportunity to see standard houses where average local residents live, as well as real multi-storey palaces with pools, tennis courts and guest houses. The history of the city and modern architecture are easily combined with each other.
The most unusual dump of expensive cars
As we already said, the most unusual attraction of the city are abandoned cars in Dubai. Where did they come from? Where are you located? And who, in the end, left them dusting in the open? It is these questions that most often arise in people who first heard about such an original and, we are not afraid of this word, expensive dump of expensive cars. We will answer them in stages.
So, in this wonderful city you can see not only blooming gardens and outlandish temples, but also abandoned cars located in parking lots, parking lots and in the airport area. In Dubai, they are everywhere. But the most unpleasant thing is that they are covered with a layer of dust, create a heaping effect on the streets and occupy free space where other motorists could put their cars. What is the reason for such an "exotic" congestion of cars?
Fast ups and dizzying falls
For locals, abandoned cars in Dubai are a thorn in the eye. They remind of the "sweet" life that many wealthy entrepreneurs, bankers, investors, financiers and oil tycoons had. Indeed, among cars left to the mercy of fate, one can find not domestic brands of economy class, but expensive collection models. For example, among them there are exclusive Porsche, Mercedes, convertibles, newfangled Ferrari, BMW, Prado, etc.
It is interesting that some forgotten cars in Dubai are either in a single copy, or were produced by a limited batch on order. So, in one of the parking lots for customers of the yacht club, an ownerless sports version of the Ferrari Enzo was seen . This sports car is released in the amount of 4 pieces, and its approximate cost is from $ 1 million. So, these cars are considered a great reminder for all lovers of a rich life. They are an example of rapid ups and dizzying falls. What is the matter here?
Why are cars being thrown in Dubai?
There are many versions about this at the moment. For example, one of the most common is considered the option of a global financial crisis. They say that during this period the financial condition of many wealthy people, mostly immigrants from Britain, was shaken. The story is simple. They made money from oil, real estate. And in the midst of the crisis, they were forced to leave everything and flee the country. Thus, abandoned cars appeared on the streets and in public places in Dubai (photos of several of them can be seen in the article).
Several versions of abandoned cars
Many eyewitnesses claim that emigrants who escaped from the city left debt receipts, loan agreements, and other documents on the hood of their abandoned vehicles. Other sources, on the contrary, narrate about problems with the export of cars. They claim that the abandoned cars in Dubai remained deserted, as their owners did not want to fool around with paperwork, obtaining all kinds of permits, customs clearance and other paperwork.
Another version is the excessive “forgetfulness” of car owners. Some city dwellers say that many rich people who have in their collection a fleet of vehicles may forget about some of the purchased cars. For example, in one of the major car parks in Athens, a large billionaire and a shipowner forgot the Lamborghini Miura he had bought at the time .
And finally, there are rumors about the huge debts of car owners for parking rental. For example, one of them owed the authorities 144,500 euros, the second - 200,000 euros, etc. In total, the amount of debt from escaped billionaires ranges from 20,300 to 500,600 euros.
What do the city authorities do with abandoned cars?
Some cars in Dubai (photos of them are presented in our material) are abandoned in parking lots along with keys. This suggests that their owners by and large did not plan to return back. Currently, the Dubai authorities are in an active search for a solution to the problem. For example, one of the options for its resolution is the organization of auction trading. And there have already been around 10 such people in the city. Accordingly, the proceeds go to the budget, streets, parking and parking are freed, and motorists are again free to move along highways and highways. What options will be proposed as an alternative solution is still unknown.