Parts of Dubai experienced heavy rain and thunder on Friday morning. Chris Whiteoak / The National
A street cleaner at work on Friday morning in central Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Motorists in Abu Dhabi were advised to maintain a safe distance and avoid pools of water. Victor Besa / The National
Heavy clouds over central Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Warning signs on the roads in central Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Conditions in the Arabian Gulf are also set to be rough going into Friday. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Public sector workers in Dubai will work remotely on Friday, due to the wet weather. Pawan Singh / The National
Police across the Emirates have advised drivers to slow down in the rain and keep a safe distance between vehicles. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Al Fair Supermarket staff watch the strong downpour in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Morning rain greeted commuters in Khalifa City in Abu Dhabi on Thursday morning. Victor Besa / The National
The National Centre of Meteorology issued a yellow alert for much of Abu Dhabi and Dubai, forecasting rain and low visibility until 8.30pm on Thursday. Victor Besa / The National
A more severe orange alert is in place for the east, with members of the public told to expect 'hazardous weather events'. Victor Besa / The National
The NCM said that people should avoid areas hit by flooding and heavy rain. Victor Besa / The National
Global forecaster Windy said heavy rain and thunderstorms were expected in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Abu Dhabi Police also warned drivers to exercise caution due to reduced visibility. Victor Besa / The National
In its daily weather bulletin, the NCM said temperatures in Abu Dhabi and Dubai would reach highs of 35ºC on Thursday. Victor Besa / The National
Heavier downpours were expected later in the day. Victor Besa / The National
The weather bureau has warned that the wet weather across the Northern Emirates will continue until at least Friday. Victor Besa / The National
The unstable weather comes after Tropical Cyclone Tej made landfall in Oman this week. Victor Besa / The National
Poor visibility in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Humid conditions in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Low clouds and grey skies over the emirate. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Rain is expected to continue to lash northern parts of the country. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Motorists in Abu Dhabi were given advice about how to travel safely. Victor Besa / The National
