The sweltering heat can sometimes hinder the growth of major money-making destinations. Other times, recreating nature’s way of cooling the Earth down is seen merely as a luxury. For the richest of countries with a stable economy and an abundance of wealth there are simple solutions for even…the weather.

In the United Arab Emirates of the Middle East, the area is best described as dry desert land. There are beautiful heaps of sand that appear like the waves of an ocean. People can ride camels, but more often than not they prefer to ride air conditioned vehicles. They want to engage in activities that normally do not withstand the hot climate as well. The Ski Dubai was made as a result. Ski Dubai cost around $400 million to be built and the attraction maintains a  temperature of 30.2 degrees.

The UAE now wants more precipitation. How is it possible to increase the amount of rain in a desert? The answer is a mountain. That is right. The UAE even spoke with experts from the National Center Atmospheric Research based in the U.S.  According to the Arabian Business, a man-made mountain could help force air to rise, which would in turn create clouds, and therefore rainfall.

Plans such as the mountain seem straightforward. However, there could be dire consequences. It could affect other parts of the world or even cause damage to the famed nation in the Middle East. There are also long-term effects to consider. On the other hand, this plan could be a stepping stone in achieving better living for more people residing in arid climates.

The mountain will only be built if the government of UAE decides to allocate funds towards the project. Currently, scientists in the NCAR are in the process of a ‘detailed modeling’ and will present a report of their data. Maybe in the future people will be able to experience rain in the middle of a desert in the UAE.