Dubai, a desert city, experienced severe flash flooding after receiving 6.26 inches of rain in one day, double its yearly average of 3.14 inches. The flooding led to traffic disruptions, school closures, and flight cancellations in Dubai and nearby countries like Oman. The storm also resulted in the death of 10 children in Oman. Authorities urged residents to stay at home and work remotely. Dubai International Airport suspended flights due to the weather conditions. The extreme rainfall, caused by a rare weather system, impacted homes, businesses, and transportation services in the region.
Heavy rains in the United Arab Emirates led to flooding on major highways in Dubai, with vehicles abandoned on roadways. Meanwhile, neighboring Oman faced heavy flooding with a death toll of 18 and others missing. Rainfall disrupted flights at Dubai International Airport, schools closed, and workers stayed home. The UAE lacks drainage systems due to infrequent rainfall. Rain also affected Bahrain, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. In Oman, 18 people died, including 10 schoolchildren swept away in a vehicle. Rulers from the region expressed condolences for the tragic events.
At least 18 people have died in Oman due to heavy rains and floods, with rescue teams searching for two missing individuals. Police and soldiers are evacuating trapped citizens in the worst-hit areas. The UAE is also facing travel disruptions and flooding, with schools closed and government employees working remotely. Other Gulf countries like Bahrain, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia are experiencing heavy rainfall as well, with Oman's National Committee for Emergency Management reporting 17 deaths. The situation is ongoing with rescue operations and closures of schools and workplaces due to the unstable weather conditions.
Dubai (, doo-BY; Arabic: دبي, romanized: Dubayy, IPA: [dʊˈbajj], Gulf Arabic pronunciation: [dəˈbaj]) is the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the capital of the Emirate of Dubai, the most populated of the country's seven emirates.Established in the 18th century as a small fishing village, Dubai grew into a regional trading hub in the early 20th century and grew rapidly in the late 20th and early 21st centuries with a focus on tourism and luxury. It has the second-most five-star hotels in the world and boasts the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa, which is 828 metres (2,717 ft) tall.In the eastern Arabian Peninsula, on the coast of the Persian Gulf, it is a major global transport hub for passengers and cargo. Oil revenue helped accelerate the development of the city, which was already a major mercantile hub.Dubai has been a centre for regional and international trade since the early 20th century, and its economy relies on revenues from trade, tourism, aviation, real estate, and financial services. Oil production contributed less than 1 percent of the emirate's GDP in 2018. The city has a population of around 3.60 million (as of 2022).
Dubai International Airport (IATA: DXB, ICAO: OMDB) (Arabic: مطار دبي الدولي) is the primary and is a major international airport serving Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and is the world's busiest airport by international passenger traffic. It is also the second-busiest airport in the world by passenger traffic, the busiest airport for Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 movements, and the airport with the highest average number of passengers per flight. In 2023, the airport handled 87 million passengers and 1.81 million tonnes of cargo and registered 416,405 aircraft movements.Dubai International Airport is situated in the Al Garhoud district, 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km; 2.9 mi) east of the city centre of Dubai and spread over an area of 7,200 acres (2,900 ha) of land. Terminal 3 is the second-largest building in the world by floor space and the largest airport terminal in the world. In July 2019, Dubai International airport installed the largest solar energy system in the region's airports as part of Dubai's goal to reduce 30 per cent of the city energy consumption by 2030.Emirates Airline has its hub airport in Dubai International (DXB) and has their own terminal 3 with 3 concourses that they share with Flydubai. The Emirates hub is the largest airline hub in the Middle East; Emirates handles 51% of all passenger traffic and accounts for approximately 42% of all aircraft movements at the airport. Dubai Airport is also the base for low-cost carrier flydubai which handles 13% of passenger traffic and 25% of aircraft movements at DXB. The airport has a total capacity of 90 million passengers annually. As of January 2024, there are over 8,000 weekly flights operated by 100 airlines to over 262 destinations across all inhabited continents. Over 63% of travelers using the airport in 2018 were connecting passengers.In 2014 Dubai International indirectly supported over 400,000 jobs and contributed over US$26.7 billion to the economy, which represented around 27% of Dubai's GDP and 21% of the employment in Dubai.
Dubai South (formerly known as Dubai World Central) is a city that was under construction in Dubai, United Arab Emirates in 2006, planned to be an economic zone to support a number of activities including logistics, aviation, commercial, exhibition, humanitarian, residential and other related businesses around Al Maktoum International Airport with the planned annual capacity of 12 million tonnes of cargo and 160 million passengers. The construction area is two times the size of Hong Kong Island.The development was planned to comprise the following sub-development projects: Dubai World Central Residential City: Aimed at providing housing solutions within the economic zone.Dubai World Central Logistics City: Focused on enhancing Dubai's capacity as a global logistics hub.Dubai World Central Enterprise Park: Designed to support businesses with state-of-the-art infrastructure.Dubai World Central Commercial City: A business hub that accommodates companies from various sectors.Dubai World Central Aviation City: Dedicated to reinforcing Dubai's status in the global aviation industry.Dubai World Central Industry City: Supports manufacturing and industrial projects.Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport: The centerpiece of Dubai South, planned to be the world's largest airport.Dubai World Central Staff Village: Provides accommodation for the workforce in Dubai South.Dubai World Central Golf City: Offers leisure and recreational facilities to residents and visitors.
Dubai Towers Dubai was a proposed four tower complex in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is now cancelled. The developer, Sama Dubai, intended this to form the centrepiece of The Lagoons, a megaproject located on Dubai Creek which was to consist of seven islands. The towers were planned to have between 57 and 94 stories Although the heights are not known, it is believed the tallest would top 400 metres (1,310 ft), two others would rise beyond 300 metres (980 ft) , and the fourth tower would rise at 230 m (750 ft). Sama Dubai was the Project Management company in charge of the project. Due to downturn in Dubai, the project was cancelled. As the Complex were not built, The Tower was proposed.
Al Maktoum International Airport (IATA: DWC, ICAO: OMDW), also known as Dubai World Central, is an international airport in Jebel Ali, 37 kilometres (23 mi) southwest of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, that opened on 27 June 2010. It is the main part of Dubai South, a planned residential, commercial and logistics complex.When fully completed (originally expected 2027, now in 2030), the airport will contain transport modes, logistics, and value-added services, including manufacturing and assembly, in a single free economic zone. It will cover an area of 14,000 hectares (35,000 acres). The airport has a projected annual capacity of 12 million tonnes (12,000,000 long tons; 13,000,000 short tons) of freight and between 160 million and 260 million passengers. As of 2021, only a handful of airlines operated passenger services out of Al Maktoum International Airport with a focus on freight activity.
Bur Dubai (in Arabic: بر دبي) is a historic district in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, located on the western side of the Dubai Creek. The name literally translates to Mainland Dubai, a reference to the traditional separation of the Bur Dubai area from Deira by the Dubai Creek.The Ruler's Court is located in the district adjacent to the Grand Mosque.The district is home to several mosques including the Grand Mosque with the city's tallest minaret, and the blue tiled Iranian Mosque.Most Indian expatriate families live in Bur Dubai, due to the proximity of a Hindu temple that was established in the 1960s.It is home to several popular places for tourists including renovated historic buildings and museums. The district has many shopping streets and souqs, including the Textile Souq near the abra boat station, though most of the well-known souqs are located in Deira. Bur Dubai has many shops and restaurants, particularly Indian restaurants.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE), or simply the Emirates, is a country in West Asia, in the Middle East. It is located at the eastern end of the Arabian Peninsula and shares borders with Oman and Saudi Arabia, while also having maritime borders in the Persian Gulf with Qatar and Iran. Abu Dhabi is the country's capital, while Dubai, the most populous city, is an international hub.The United Arab Emirates is an elective monarchy formed from a federation of seven emirates, consisting of Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain. Each emirate is an absolute monarchy governed by a ruler, and together the rulers form the Federal Supreme Council, the highest executive and legislative body. The Federal Supreme Council elects a president and two vice presidents from among their members; as of 14 May 2023, the president is Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the vice presidents are Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan. In practice, the ruler of Abu Dhabi serves as president while the ruler of Dubai is vice president and also prime minister.As of 2023, the UAE has an estimated population of 9.97 million. Emirati citizens are estimated to form 11.6% of the population; the remaining residents are expatriates, the majority of whom are South Asian. Islam is the official religion and Arabic is the official language. The United Arab Emirates' oil and natural gas reserves are the world's sixth and seventh-largest, respectively. Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, ruler of Abu Dhabi and the country's first president, oversaw the development of the Emirates by investing oil revenues into healthcare, education, and infrastructure. The country has the most diversified economy among the members of the Gulf Cooperation Council. In the 21st century, the UAE has become less reliant on oil and gas and is economically focusing on tourism and business. The UAE is considered a middle power. It is a member of the United Nations, Arab League, Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, OPEC, Non-Aligned Movement, World Trade Organization, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and BRICS. The UAE is also a dialogue partner of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.Human rights organisations consider the UAE substandard on human rights, citing reports of government critics being imprisoned and tortured, families harassed by the state security apparatus, and cases of forced disappearances. Individual rights such as the freedoms of assembly, association, the press, expression, and religion are also severely repressed.
Downtown Dubai or The Dubai Downtown is a large-scale, mixed-use complex in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It was developed by Emaar Real estate development company. Before 2000 this place called as Umm Al Tarif, later it's developed as the advance fecilitized city center of Dubai. It is home to some of the city's most notable landmarks, including Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall, and The Dubai Fountain. It covers an area of 2 square kilometres (0.77 sq mi), at an estimated cost of US$20 billion (Dh73 billion) upon completion and, as of 2017, has a population of 13,201.The development is situated along Sheikh Zayed Road, across from Al Wasl locality on the northwest. It is bounded to the south by Business Bay and to the northeast by Financial Centre Road, which separates it from Zabeel 2 and Trade Centre 2.Arabic low-rise vernacular style of architecture is present in the Old Town, while high-rise contemporary buildings dominate the rest of the development. Downtown Dubai offers a range of high-end hotels such as Address Downtown, Vida Downtown, Al Manzil Downtown, as well as attractions such as a luxury Arabian market, Souk Al Bahar and a 3.5 km-long strip of restaurants and cafes on Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Boulevard. Souk Al Bahar has over 100 shops and over 20 restaurants, cafes and lounges adjacent to the Dubai Fountains.
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