Watch: Burj Khalifa Hit By Lightning In Stunning Clip Posted By Dubai Crown Prince | World News
Dubai: Dubai witnessed a thrilling sight during a recent rainstorm as lightning illuminated the Burj Khalifa, turning the world’s tallest building into a dramatic backdrop for the power of nature.
In a dramatic video shared by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, a bolt of lightning strikes the top of the Burj Khalifa during a heavy rainstorm, leaving social media users stunned by the rare sight.
The short clip captures dark, overcast skies with rain and thunder echoing in the background, and a bolt of lightning illuminates the world’s tallest building, creating a striking visual moment. The video quickly went viral, with many users expressing their admiration for the powerful natural phenomenon appearing on Dubai’s iconic skyline.
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Sheikh Hamdan, who is known for frequently sharing glimpses of nature, adventure and life in Dubai, posted the video with a simple caption that read “Dubai” accompanied by rain and lightning emojis. The Crown Prince, commonly known as Fazza, currently holds key leadership roles in the UAE, including Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence. He has served as the Crown Prince of Dubai since 2008, after previously serving as Deputy Ruler.
The incident occurred amid unstable weather conditions across the UAE, with the National Center for Meteorology (NCM) issuing warnings of rain, thunderstorms, lightning and possible hail in various regions.
According to reports, the country entered the peak phase of the ‘Al Bashayer’ low pressure system on December 18. In a weather advisory, NCM said the UAE was affected by the extension of the surface low pressure system from the Red Sea, leading to cloud formation at different levels. This weather pattern was expected to bring rainfall of varying intensity, as well as thunder, lightning and the possibility of hail in isolated areas.
The dramatic video quickly spread across social media platforms and garnered a lot of attention as users reacted with awe to the rare natural sight that appeared in the background of the Burj Khalifa.
