Archive for January 15th, 2008

heavy rains continue to lash UAE »

By Grace on Jan 15, 2008 in desert life | 9 Comments

When it rains, it pours! Global warming of sorts must be sending dangerous signals because it is still raining mad here in the UAE, resulting in floods, congested roads and lots of accidents this morning. The normal journey that would usually take 20 minutes from home to work became more than 2.5 hours.

~ pump trucks will [...]

Dubai Creek from a higher ground »

By Grace on Jan 15, 2008 in beautiful Dubai | 3 Comments

M had been asked to evaluate a hotel near Dubai creek for his work and we were invited to see the rooms overlooking the lagoon. It was such a great experience to see this body of water that is so much part of Dubai’s history. We have strolled along its banks but this was my [...]