Water in the Desert

One thing I have noticed about the Emirates is that they like fountains....a lot! There are fountains on every roundabout (and there are a lot of roundabouts!) Maybe it is because it is a desert and they are trying to counteract that, but it's incredible to think how much water is being used here. Especially surprising are all the areas of lush green grass that seem have sprinklers watering them 24/7 - no water restrictions here!



I'm actually a fan of the fountains, especially those at the Lake Fountain show outside Dubai Mall. It's the same idea as the fountain show at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas (you know, at the end of Ocean's Eleven) but bigger and better (because that is the Dubai way).
The fountains and lights go off every half hour after 7pm and were well worth suffering in Dubai all day for. Maybe it was because we were hot and grumpy, after having endured the museum and Wafi with no food or water due to Ramadan, but when I saw those fountains go it made my day! maybe even my week!
Obviously the photos don't demonstrate well the amazement that was these fountains, but I felt I needed to share. Seriously, I think they are my favourite thing about the whole UAE so far! The fact that they are at my favourite shopping mall just increases my love!