Look: Amazing UAE desert turns green

It’s the time of the year again when parts of the Dubai desert and areas in the Northern Emirates turn naturally green. Above, recent rains breathe life into shrubs and grass in and around the Hatta area.

The beneficial effects of this cool winter weather are in full view as desert plants look lusher greener, and the air is cleaner after the rains. Above, mountains of Khor Fakkan, after weeks of showers.

From the Al Dhaid desert area in Sharjah, we can see camels grazing in the desert, while flowers bloom and green leaves glow in stark contrast with the golden sands in Mleiha.

Greenery in the mountains of Khor Fakkan, a city and enclave of the Emirate of Sharjah, located on the east coast of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), facing the Gulf of Oman.

Lush greenery grows in Wadi Sfini, Musseili in Showkah area, Ras Al Khaimah.

Part of the desert turns green in the Mleiha area of Sharjah.

The grass has also turned more verdant in Khor Fakkan and more flowers bloom in Kalba, Sharjah.

Sunflowers stand proud and tall in Ras Al Khaimah as green shrubs are a sure sight to behold against the backdraft of morning dews or setting sun.

The golden sands in Al Madam is now covered in green and we see a lone tree standing mightily with the cloudy skies in the background symbolising the resilient life in the desert.

Flowers and plants bloom too at the foot and on top of the mountains in Fujairah and the grass looks greener after the winter rains.

Wadis, natural and man-made lake in Dubai are teeming with life as the water reflects the blue sky and the greenery manifests rebirth and renewal of the refreshing nature. Above, Wadi Shawka comes to life as greenery surfaces after the recent rains.

Technically, plants look greener after the rains because of the nitrogen and other elements, that make plants green.

Another benefit of rain is that it leaches salts down and washes off mineral deposits and when these elements are flushed down, plants become more verdant.

A patch of greenery in the mountains of Dibba Al-Fujairah, the second-largest city in the emirate of Fujairah after Fujairah City.

Al Madam in Sharjah. The glowing vegetation and remarkable foliage after the rains are not just a beautiful sight, they also tell us how amazing nature works.

Fresh leaves on a dead tree as the desert turns green in the Mleiha area of Sharjah.

Part of the desert turns green Sharjah-Khorfakkan road.

And as we enjoy the weather, smell the flowers, see the green landscape, may we always be reminded to also be mindful of our surroundings and be protective of our environment.

Part of the desert turns green in Umm Al Quwain.

Wadi Sfini, Musseili in Showkah area, Ras Al Khaimah.

And as we enjoy the weather, smell the flowers, see the green landscape, may we always be reminded to also be mindful of our surroundings and be protective of our environment.