Since Dubai usually has only about 5 days of rain a year, the 2 weeks’ worth that fell this time round is worth another post!
Some were adventurous enough to venture into the puddles. Some successfully…
Some who thought they don’t need roads to travel were not so successful…!
First week of December, my brother transited via Dubai, on his way to Trivandrum from Atlanta.
So here are some pics from his short stopover trip.
The customary “Photo with the Burj al Arab” 
Brothers at Souk Madinat Jumeirah
There was the long list of Malls that featured in the places we visited, mostly because they were the easiest to get to, and also that they show a cross section of the people of Dubai.
Ski Dubai, indoor ski slope inside Mall of the Emirates
We also managed to go to our first desert safari in Dubai, one that all the tour operators offer the same package, which includes picking us from home, driving until the desert, dune bashing, camp, dinner, belly dancer etc etc…
Camels roaming wild in the desert
Dune bashing in progress
Great sunset photo of us!
Setting sun…
Camp site, BBQ dinner being cooked…
And the Belly Dancer!
It’s gloomy and damp and collllllllllddddd…
… and loving it!
Rainy Day in Dubai
After all, this happens only for a few days a year. Compare that to Singapore or Trivandrum, where you can spend days hoping for some sunshine…!
Surprisingly, it was declared a public holiday today, due to Mr. Bush’s visit. No, not out of respect, but because all the major roads are closed for security reasons. He’ll probably go back thinking it rains here all year round!
That gives me a chance to update this blog, which has been silent for most of the last few months! Read on…
Many people have completely differing opinions of me, and that, I suppose, makes me interesting. Having a blog usually 'normalises' that general opinion, so here's my attempt at that.
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