Rain fell across parts of Abu Dhabi and Dubai on Wednesday morning as the country gears up for more unsettled conditions and a drop in temperatures during the winter season.
Residents woke up to leaden skies with showers reported over Dubai International Airport, Al Rashidiya and the Dubai stretch of Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road shortly after 7am by the National Centre of Meteorology. Further rainfall was recorded in the capital in the morning.
Storm Centre, a popular social media account tracking UAE weather, shared videos of dark clouds looming over Dubai's landmark Burj Al Arab and of drizzly conditions in the emirate.
The bout of wet weather comes after heavy rain swept across the Abu Dhabi desert on Thursday. Video showed a road flooded after downpours in Al Dhafra region.
In its latest five-day bulletin, the NCM said fog is expected to persist until Sunday, with more light rainfall expected on Sunday.
The arrival of the UAE's winter season – which typically begins in December – has coincided with a dip in temperatures which will continue in the days ahead.
The NCM's online weather map indicates peak daytime temperatures in Dubai will range from 23ºC to 26ºC over the next five days, with the mercury to hover between 24ºC and 25ºC in Abu Dhabi.
Evening temperatures will remain below 20ºC in both cities until at least Sunday, reaching a low of 16ºC in Dubai on Friday.
Rain in the UAE – in pictures
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Waterlogged streets after heavy rain in the Al Furjan area of Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National -
Tankers help to clear water from the streets in Discovery Gardens, Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National -
A flooded road in the Discovery Gardens area. Pawan Singh / The National -
Heavy rain led to flooding in Discovery Gardens. Pawan Singh / The National -
A car struggles through the water in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National -
Water is pumped from waterlogged streets in Discovery Gardens. Pawan Singh / The National -
Large puddles in a residential neighbourhood of Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
The aftermath of heavy rain in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
Overcast skies on Friday above Mina Port, Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
Heavy rain and strong winds brought flooding to Umm Suquim Street in Al Quoz. Antonie Robertson / The National -
Morning commuters plough through flooded streets in Al Quoz. Antonie Robertson / The National -
Dubai commuters faced a difficult journey to work early on Friday. Antonie Robertson / The National -
Morning thunderstorms brought heavy rain and flooding. Antonie Robertson / The National -
Wet weather in Dubai on Friday morning. Antonie Robertson / The National -
Some road surfaces were engulfed. Antonie Robertson / The National -
It was heavy going for those on foot. Antonie Robertson / The National -
A tree felled by heavy rain and winds. Antonie Robertson / The National -
Driving conditions were difficult on Friday morning. Antonie Robertson / The National -
People shelter from the rain under umbrellas. Antonie Robertson / The National -
Flood waters are seen on the roads around the Ibn Batutta mall area of Dubai. James O'Hara / The National -
Flood waters are seen on the roads around the Ibn Batutta mall area of Dubai. James O'Hara / The National -
Flood waters are seen on the roads around the Ibn Batutta mall area of Dubai. James O'Hara / The National
