Dubai Crown Prince, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, recently shared a dramatic video of a lightning bolt striking the top of the Burj Khalifa during a heavy rainstorm. The short, mesmerizing, and amazing footage captures the dark, cloudy sky and the distinct sound of rain and thunder, making the visual impact even more significant.
Sheikh Hamdan, known for his interest in photography and nature, captioned the post simply “Dubai” and included emojis of a rain cloud and a high-voltage symbol. Notably, Sheikh Hamdan is also the UAE’s Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister. He is commonly known as Fazaa, a pseudonym used for his poetry, meaning “helper” in Arabic. After serving as Deputy Ruler from 2006 to 2008, he was appointed Crown Prince of Dubai in 2008.
According to Gulf News, the National Center of Meteorology (NCM) stated that the UAE entered the peak phase of the ‘Al Bashair’ low-pressure system on December 18. “The inclement weather conditions in the UAE are due to the development of a surface low-pressure system from the Red Sea. This will create clouds of varying heights, leading to rainfall of varying intensity, with lightning, thunder, and hailstorms expected in some areas,” the NCM said in an alert on Thursday.
The video was widely shared on social media platforms, with viewers expressing their amazement at this spectacular and rare natural phenomenon captured in front of the famous tall building. The incident occurred during a period of inclement weather in the UAE, with the National Center of Meteorology issuing warnings for rain, thunder, lightning, and hailstorms in various areas.
Residents React to the Viral Video
This Reel was posted on Instagram by Dubai’s Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, also known affectionately as Fazza (@faz3). Within just one hour of posting the video, it has received over 1.5 million views and over 1.5 lakh likes. The numbers are only going to increase further. People are reacting enthusiastically in the comments section of the post as well.
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After watching this video posted by the Crown Prince of Dubai, users are reacting enthusiastically in the comments section as well. One user wrote, “O Allah, the most merciful! Bless us with beneficial rain.” Another user said, “Mashallah!” A third user wrote, “The beauty of the sky is infinite and illusory.” A fourth user said, “The weather forecast here is never wrong; there will be good rain, Masha Allah.”
About Burj Khalifa
The Burj Khalifa is a marvel of modern engineering and architecture, standing 829.8 meters (2,722 feet) tall in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This iconic building holds several world records, including the tallest building, the tallest free-standing structure, and the highest occupied floor.
The Burj Khalifa has 163 floors, with observation decks on levels 124, 125, and 148 offering spectacular views of Dubai. Visitors can enjoy fine dining at Atmosphere, the world’s highest restaurant, located on level 122. The building’s exterior features over 26,000 glass panels, with a cladding system designed to withstand Dubai’s intense heat.
Construction of the Burj Khalifa began in 2004 and took nearly six years to complete, involving over 12,000 workers and engineers. The project cost approximately $1.5 billion, making it one of the most expensive buildings ever built.