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Sand and more sand on first day of spring

March 20, 2012 / findingbackroads / 3 Comments

As the northern hemisphere greets the first day of spring (Japan declares this day a public holiday), here in the UAE, we got nothing but sand, sand and more sand. Dust, too. Strong winds kicked up dust and sand and reduced visibility all over the country. It's bad enough that there is really no season … Continue reading Sand and more sand on first day of spring

thick fog envelops Dubai again

February 18, 2008 / findingbackroads / Leave a comment

Driving was a risky task this morning as thick fog enveloped the whole city dropping the visibility to 100 meters.  There were 168 accidents reported for today alone. The fog descended over Dubai at around 3:30 am and only cleared by 8:30 am.It is not unusual to have fog at this time of the year.It … Continue reading thick fog envelops Dubai again

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