Abandoned cars in Dubai: why they are thrown?

To have 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 incomes. And this is natural. You always want to get what you do not have. In addition, many people would give up the last accumulation, to at least a fraction of a second closer to the cult of the "rich and famous." But only, as the name of one of the foreign serials reads, "the rich are also crying." And sometimes they simply run away, leaving their immovable and movable property in order to be saved from bankruptcy or problems with the law. A striking testimony to this are the abandoned cars in Dubai.

Brief information about Dubai: what is this place?

Dubai is one of the most famous, large tourist and financial centers in the UAE, founded in 1833. Its total area is about 1114 km ². It is located near Sharjah and Abu Dhabi, on the coast of the Persian Gulf. According to the data of the last year, about 3.1 million people live on its territory.

For this city is characterized by hot and dry climate, and the air temperature in summer can easily exceed +40 ° C (and sometimes +50 ° C). Every year thousands of tourists come here, as well as lovers of cultural values and extreme leisure. And some come to the far end of the world, 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 find sleeping, business districts, historical center, eastern, residential, commercial and seaside 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 prospects for business. So, local and visiting entrepreneurs can open their business in the spheres of services, trade, tourism, as well as in the perspective oil industry (very relevant recently). That is why business circles in Dubai say that this is a city of opportunities.

For example, quite recently the very first filling network for modern electric cars was opened here. And thanks to the well-known company Biorganic simultaneously in several outlets there appeared so-called markets of organic products and shopping centers with gluten-free baking. The imagination and original grandiose dump of machines in Dubai, which, like an oil stain, has spread all over the city is amazing.

In addition, there are regularly held various exhibitions, auctions, seminars, conferences and other events. For example, in the period from 16 to 18 March, collectors around the world, curious tourists and just lovers of beauty can enjoy a unique exhibition from the auction house Sotheby's. It is noteworthy that this event will be the first to present a unique diamond weighing 100 carats. And since February 25, an exhibition of original reproductions of Van Gogh has already started.

In the near future, Dubai is also planning to open the first in the Middle East tropical forest 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 made of purple crystals resembling amethyst.

Dubai - an extraordinary city of contrasts

Also this place is considered a city of contrasts, as here you can find not only expensive hotels, exquisite decorations, but abandoned cars. In Dubai, you can see standard houses where average local residents live, as well as real multi-storey palaces with swimming 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 sight of the city are abandoned cars in Dubai. Where did they come from? Where are they located? And who, in the end, left them to dust under the open sky? These are the questions that most often arise in people who first heard about such an original and, we will not be 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 flowering gardens and strange temples, but also abandoned cars located in parking lots, parking lots and in the airport zone. In Dubai, they are everywhere. But the most unpleasant - they are covered with a layer of dust, create the effect of piling up on the streets and occupy a free space where other motorists could put their car. What is the reason for such an "exotic" congestion of cars?

Fast ups and dizzying falls

For the locals, the abandoned cars in Dubai are like a thorn in the eye. They recall the "sweet" life that many wealthy entrepreneurs, bankers, investors, financiers and oil magnates had. After all, among the left to the mercy of fate of cars can be found not domestic brands of economy class, but expensive collector models. For example, among them there are exclusive "Porsche", "Mercedes", cabriolets, newfangled "Ferrari", BMW, "Prado", etc.

Interestingly, some of the forgotten cars in Dubai are either in a single copy, or were produced by a limited party on request. So, in one of the parking lots for the clients of the yacht club, an abandoned sports version of Ferrari Enzo was seen . This sports car is released in 4 pieces, and its approximate cost is from 1 million dollars. So, these cars are considered a wonderful reminder for all lovers of a rich life. They are an example of rapid ups and dizzying falls. What's the matter?

Why are cars abandoned in Dubai?

At the moment there are a lot of versions on this matter. For example, one of the most common is the option of a global financial crisis. They say that during this period the financial condition of many rich people, mostly immigrants from Britain, was shaken. The history is simple and simple. They earned money on trading in oil and real estate. And in the midst of the crisis, they were forced to leave everything and flee the country. Thus, abandoned cars appeared in the streets and public places in Dubai (several of them can be seen in the article).

Several versions of abandoned cars

Many eyewitnesses say that emigrants who fled the city on the hood of their abandoned vehicles left debt receipts, credit agreements and other documentation. Other sources, on the contrary, talk about problems with the export of cars. They argue that abandoned cars in Dubai have remained abandoned, as their owners did not want to fool the head with issuing documents, obtaining all sorts of permits, customs clearance and other paper red tape.

Another version is the excessive "forgetfulness" of car owners. Some townspeople say that many rich people who have a whole fleet in their collection can forget about some of the machines they have purchased. For example, at one of the major car parks in Athens, a large billionaire and shipowner forgot the Lamborghini Miura he had bought at the time.

And, finally, there are rumors about the huge debts of car owners for renting a parking lot. For example, one of them owed the authorities 144 500 euros, the second - 200 000 euros, etc. In total, the sums of debt of runaway billionaires range from 20 300 to 500 600 euros.

How do the authorities of the city deal with abandoned cars?

Some cars in Dubai (photos of them are presented in our material) are thrown in parking lots along with the keys. This suggests that their owners by and large did not plan to return back. At the moment, Dubai authorities are actively seeking a solution to the problem. For example, one of the options for its resolution is the organization of auction trades. And there have already been about 10 such people in the city. Accordingly, the money received goes to the budget, streets, parking lots and parking are released, and motorists can again move freely along highways and highways. What options will be offered as an alternative solution, is still unknown.