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One of my favourite places in Dubai was the Madinat Jumeirah Souk, a newly built shopping arcade recreating a traditional Arabian Souk. The Souk is part of the Jumeirah complex where probably the most famous Dubai hotel stands: the Burj Al Arab. The day I passed by the hotel was nicely lit in various colours, although the sail like building contrasts with the traditional architecture of the rest of the complex. Actually if it wasn't for this building, you'd feel you would be somewhere similar to old Dubai.

Arriving in Dubai, I learnt two things: it is possible to rain in the desert and there are actually overcast days around this part of the world too. As ironic as this sounds in three nights I experienced a rainy day and two overcast days. Considering it just rains five days a year and the overcast days throughout the year in this city are less than my own fingers, I think I should feel lucky to experience such an unusual event.