Read the latest weather forecast for the UAE here
Rain is forecast for much of the Gulf this week, with temperatures dropping as low as 9ºC in the Emirates.
The National Centre of Meteorology said showers were expected throughout the week.
Qatar and eastern Saudi Arabian will see a deluge on Tuesday, with the weather front moving east to the Emirates.
The heaviest rain will fall on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Charts from forecaster Windy.com showed thunder and lightning over Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Conditions should be clear by Saturday.
There will be partial cloud throughout the week and winds reaching 40kph in some areas.
Seas will be rough throughout the week, so swimmers should take care.
In Kuwait and southern Iraq, heavy fog brought weather alerts, with Kuwait's three main ports halting maritime traffic for a time on Sunday.
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The view from the UAE flag area in Abu Dhabi on New Year's Day. Victor Besa / The National -
Tackling the zip line at Jebel Jais, Ras Al Khaimah, on a misty New Year's Day. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Sisters Zaina and Mona play under blue skies on New Year's Day in Al Qudra, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Celebrating New Year's Day on top of Jebel Jais. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Praying on Jebel Jais on New Year's Day. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Camping on New Year's Day in Al Qudra. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Dubai Mall under a cloudy sky. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Looming skyscrapers and high cloud seen from new viewing desk at Dubai Creek Harbour. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Dubai's distinctive skyline seen from the viewing deck. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
The jutting viewing deck and Dubai's skyline silhouetted at sunset. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
A balloon relay along the Corniche in Abu Dhabi to welcome 2023. Victor Besa / The National -
Seagulls wheel past the Abu Dhabi skyline, viewed from the UAE flag area on the Corniche on New Year's Day. Victor Besa / The National -
Kamlesh Unadkat's family pose for a picture at the UAE flag area. Victor Besa / The National -
Overcast skies at Amity International School Watersports Academy in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National -
Overcast skies at Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Al Bahia, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National -
Sunset at Al Hudayriat Island, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National -
Gulls at sunset at Al Hudayriat Island. Victor Besa / The National -
A spectacular sunset at Al Hudayriat Island. Victor Besa / The National -
Dusk at Al Hudayriat Island. Victor Besa / The National -
Blue skies over downtown Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National -
Banks of cloud over Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National -
A cloudy day in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National -
Feeding birds at the Corniche, Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
A breezy day along the Corniche shoreline. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
Windy weather in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
The Marina Eye against a cloudy background in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
Taking a stroll along the Corniche in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
A view from the Corniche. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
A stroll in the sunshine along the Corniche. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
A cyclist repairs his bicycle on the Corniche. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
