Whilst torrential rain in Dubai normally signals flooded roads, leaks through roofs that are unused to any kind of precipitation and the closure of schools and Government offices, one of the big advantages is that for days after a downpour you can see for miles as the dust and sand is removed from the air.
A case in point is the entrance to our community which is around 20km outside the main part of the city of Dubai. When exiting, the main view from the highway is across the desert towards the city but usually one can only see the new developments that are springing up in Falcon City. However, for the last few days, the Burj Khalifa has been shimmering in all its glory in the heat haze and, at night, the light show is clearly visible from the top of our villa.
The rain also meant that my cycle ride around Mushrif Park this morning was wreathed in an ethereal mist as the early morning sun dried out the soaked desert landscape - very atmospheric!
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