Well that was different

Louvre Abu Dhabi has been celebrating their 1st anniversary this weekend with a string of musical performances and exhibitions. The epic close of the celebrations was going to be a concert with pop star Dua Lipa last night, to which I had managed to grab a couple of tickets for the kids and I.

We arrived just ten minutes before the gates were supposed to open to the concert area, and lined up with everyone else.

We had talked about on the way there, that it was really windy and the skies looked a bit gloomy. But never did I expect what happened next... a massive thunderstorm came over us, seemingly out of nowhere! There was thunder and lightning, and heavy winds, the trees around us started to bend over. I asked the kids to make sure they paid attention as I was worried things were going to start flying about..!

Soon the rain hit as well, and down here when it rains, it hurts as every raindrop is heavily filled with sand. You feel like you are getting completely sandblasted!

At this point there was no way I could take any more photos or film. Our main concern was to try and cover our faces and move towards the museum. The organizers were great and evacuated everybody inside, but by now were all completely soaked, through and through... and cold.

We waited for a short while for further information, but when the "send-to-all" text from Abu Dhabi police came through with an official weather warning, urging everybody to stay inside, I figured the concert wouldn't be happening and we decided to head back to the car before the crowds. And yes, while on our way home a few moments later the concert was indeed cancelled.

What an experience! I have never been that cold in this country! We were so wet, like we had been in the shower with our clothes on! Brrr! Another very unique Abu Dhabi experience to the books!
And now I need to get the car washed, again!