Modesh is back

A couple of years ago, some Australians were in Dubai in summer, something they usually avoid, and they asked me, 'What's that yellow worm?'

Of course, Australia has some unusual fauna, and probably has a worm rather like Modesh. (I personally don't know how to describe Modesh, but I wouldn't have thought he looks like a worm.)

I explained that Modesh is the symbol of Dubai Summer Surprises, 'Big Fun for Little Ones.'

And now he's back.

For several years now, Dubai has had a summer festival (in the 47 degree heat) with lots of indoor activities for children during the school holidays. Malls and amusement parks take part.

And people come.

The guidebooks used to say to avoid Dubai during the summer, so hotels used to have very low rates during the summer months, but the low rates no longer apply. And people still come.

So, from now until school starts, Modesh will be all over Dubai.