Rains fill up more than 50 dams in UAE

The above heading from one of the well known news paper in UAE based in Dubai catch my attention. 

Why?

Dubai Weather in March  - copyrighted photo @Hassan Al Jabri

Well, we are still in summer, or just enter the end of it, end of August and September is like fall before winter in United Arab Emirates, but hey, we do not have fall here.  Anyway back to rain that filled more than 50 dams in UAE, but from where, and how come, rain in August and September? No way, during this time rain is very less to zero. 

What I'm trying to point out is that, anything is possible, though I was surprised but at the same time I appreciate the unique nature in action that we witnessed this year in UAE. And yes, indeed what a blessing such heavy rainfall to receive between August 29 - Sept 15, that is a bit strange time for rainfall in Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah and other cities in the UAE. Quote from article -

"According to meteorologists, August and September are among the driest months of the year. The winter season, from January to April, witnesses the heaviest rainfall."

Clouds forming above the city of Khorfkhan - UAE. Photo by Fahem Al Obathani

We use to monitor weather in UAE almost everyday, from more than five online live weather channels but not a single one predicted about rain and even the UAE National Centre for Meteorology and Seismology saw it coming or at least mentioned one day before.

That's why we Muslim using word "Insha'Allah" meaning 'God's willing" You can find more info from here. When we predict weather, promise something to happen in the future and so on.  Unfortunately, some Muslims abuse this word just to get excuse or to avoid compromise to fulfill a promise, so they will just say "Insha'Allah" without making a true promise, as result many non Muslim when they hear someone say this word in their conversation, they are like not taking seriously. 

Anyway, back to the weather phenomenon that happen recently in UAE during the end Aug and early Sept. 2012, indeed it was a blessing, as this part of the world very rare to receive such rains.  So no matter how science is close to predict the weather accurately there is a always surprises awaits us, can be a good one or a bad one, in this case is a good one that fills about 50 dams in UAE.

Hopefully more UAE will receive more rain this year 2012 and early next year 2013, as 2010/11 was not that good - too dry. 

Thanks for reading,  more article from---> Gulf News

Hassan 
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Jumeirah's first hotel in UAE capital Abu Dhabi

What a place, no words to explain it, just go and visit or book a room and see for yourself.

Indeed Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, is part of a new iconic, a unique  five-towers complex in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE. I just visited with my wife at Rose water restaurant for A Saturday morning breakfast.  It was a unique experience, though we visited most of the 5 stars hotels in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, but this is just a restaurant located within the ground floor of the hotel that really stand out. 

Rosewater restaurant is the fabulous buffet restaurant with outdoor terrace seating overlook the sea, also offers diners a fine selection of tasty international cuisine with live cooking stations located throughout the this fantastic venue.

Breakfast was really really good, we really enjoyed the food, I don;t how they cook and why is different than other 5 stars hotels, the design and set of the place also is unique, hotel reception        design also unique - no words to explain this new hotel under Jumeirah group in Abu Dhabi. 

Go on and explore below useful links about Jumeirah at Etihad Towers in Abu Dhabi:

Jumeirah Etihad Towers  - Learn more

Behind the scenes at Jumeirah Etihad towers - Check it out

Rosewater restaurant - What a place, more info here

More details Jumeirah Hotel at Etihad towers Abu Dhabi.  Find out more here

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Dubai First Time:What 2 Expect on your first visit

Always first visit can be exciting, difficult to arrange where to visit, confusing if self travel without tour guide and most important a culture shock for those who never visited Middle East before. 

So it may not be enough to arrange your next planned visit to Dubai located in UAE for 3 days or less. There are lots of places to explore, and each one of them is bigger than the other. You will need to take into consideration where you will stay too.  There are different areas / communities to stay and where the most of the tourists attractions are located, you will need to know this in advance.

Save on taxi fare and take advantage of Dubai Metro, both red line and green line. You can read more about Dubai Metro here. 

Choose wisely which month you will visit Dubai, high season (winter ) October - March or Low season May - Sept. (Summer).  Both seasons are enjoyable to visit.

Oct - March:  Hotels rates are at higher level, lots of activities happen, you will enjoy outdoors activities, crowded places during the weekend.

May - Sept.: You will enjoy less summer hotel offer rates, you will miss outdoor activities, too much hot, but still you can enjoy indoor activities at the major bigger shopping malls, including indoor local markets souks, summer surprises activities and more. 

So no matter which month you will visit Dubai, you will enjoy. Just start with a good plan, where to stay, budget, and where to visit. Important search about local customs too and Do's / Don'ts in Dubai. 

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