Rain in Dubai

Rain is often a welcome news in this part of the world. With perceived  climate change, however, and the obvious increase in amount of rainfall this year, the public is being warned to enjoy the weather with caution (like staying away from wadis, driving at the proper speeds and not taking long trips unnecessarily).

I managed to take some snapshots of the neighborhood, which I think are as ordinary as they are beautiful.

There is reported damage from heavy rain in Saudi Arabia, but fortunately it is not as bad in Dubai and the UAE as a whole. I actually awoke from the screams of excited neighbors bathing in the rain at 4 am. No reason to get upset, though. I myself would have done that, but listening to the drops hitting the windows and lulling me back to sleep seemed like a better idea.

The Dubai Miracle Garden

Indeed, Dubai is a city of man-made miracles. Not very far away from the Mall of Emirates, about five kilometers along the Umm Suquiem Road that goes into the heart of the desert, a beautiful flower garden would probably be the last thing that would come to mind.Yet, Dubai has this thing for doing the improbable, the pleasant side of the unexpected----and the Dubai Miracle Garden is yet another example.

The garden literally has millions of beautiful flowers that will amaze every visitor's eyes. The landscaping is also very nicely done, enhancing the beauty of nature with great symmetry and aesthetics.

There are a lot of excited visitors around, but it does not take away that feeling pleasant feeling of quiet, being surrounded by beauty and being one with nature.

If you are a tourist who happens to come for the short term, you would glance at the desert sands and ask yourself  what other improbable things this city is willing to do. A resident would simply shrug and say, " There is a lot more. Just wait and see."