Couple tell of shock at flooding chaos in Dubai

A CUMBERNAULD couple flew from Glasgow into serious flooding at Dubai Airport.

Lisa Monteith, 48, and husband Gregg Monteith, 45, arrived to the heaviest rain the United Arab Emirates has experienced in 75 years.

We previously reported how thousands of UK passengers are experiencing cancelled flights, delays and issues after the intense storm.

It is also believed at least one person has died after a man’s car was caught in the flash floods.

Lisa described the scenes as something from a “disaster movie” after getting off their delayed Emirates Airline flight on Tuesday.

She explained: “We had no clue the storm was as bad as it was until we landed and had lots of messages from family asking if we were okay.

“It was crazy and when we realised the full extent of the chaos, at least 500 people were waiting for a taxi.

“There were also lots of people on the Glasgow flight connecting to other flights and I dread to think what happened to them.

“It was a scene from a disaster movie.

“Thankfully we had booked private transfers and were able to get to our hotel relatively quickly, but they had to change our car to a minivan to get through the water. We even saw cars floating about.

“I would never complain because people have lost their livelihoods and lives.”

Lisa left Glasgow yesterday on her 2.35pm scheduled flight, which did not leave until around 6pm.

The flight then circled Dubai for 40 minutes before landing on the tarmac for two hours while the airport tried to find a gate to let passengers off.

Now they have finally made it to their hotel but are stuck inside as the city battles the aftermath of the brutal weather.

Lisa added: “It is our first time in Dubai so I’m a bit disappointed we won’t be able to do our full itinerary, however I get it and I wouldn’t complain.

“We are on holiday here until Saturday and then on to Thailand. The weather is perfect now but we are not leaving the hotel as the roads are still mental.

“The plan is to fly to Thailand on Saturday. I am not overly concerned just yet the Dubai locals seem to be on top of everything quite quickly so hoping all okay come Saturday.”