But this brings up a good point - Dubai is at the forefront of urban planning for global warming. The forward-thinking folks in Emaar Properties have created the perfect hedge against the coming floods - the tallest building in the world!
Hello, welcome to Matt and Katie's Blog! We originally started this for our friends and families, and to help acclimate to the desert heat. It's taken on a life of its own, and we're now using it to share the best of what we see, point out our mistakes, and, with any luck, help others around us THRIVE. Enjoy!
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Another Year, and We Still Don't Have Sewer System
It's been a year since the last rains, and that's just not enough time to prepare! Dubai isn't able to cope with as much as a sprinkle without flooding large sections of town. In our tiny car, you have to go at least 20 kph in the deep puddles - otherwise it starts to come in the doors. Take a look:
But this brings up a good point - Dubai is at the forefront of urban planning for global warming. The forward-thinking folks in Emaar Properties have created the perfect hedge against the coming floods - the tallest building in the world!
But this brings up a good point - Dubai is at the forefront of urban planning for global warming. The forward-thinking folks in Emaar Properties have created the perfect hedge against the coming floods - the tallest building in the world!
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An ark might be a better investment, don't you think?
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