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Flood waters are seen on the roads around the Ibn Batutta mall area of Dubai. James O'Hara / The National
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Waterlogged streets after heavy rain in the Al Furjan area of Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
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Tankers help to clear water from the streets in Discovery Gardens, Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
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A flooded road in the Discovery Gardens area. Pawan Singh / The National
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Heavy rain led to flooding in Discovery Gardens. Pawan Singh / The National
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A car struggles through the water in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
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Water is pumped from waterlogged streets in Discovery Gardens. Pawan Singh / The National
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Large puddles in a residential neighbourhood of Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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The aftermath of heavy rain in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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Overcast skies on Friday above Mina Port, Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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Heavy rain and strong winds brought flooding to Umm Suquim Street in Al Quoz. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Morning commuters plough through flooded streets in Al Quoz. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Dubai commuters faced a difficult journey to work early on Friday. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Morning thunderstorms brought heavy rain and flooding. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Wet weather in Dubai on Friday morning. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Some road surfaces were engulfed. Antonie Robertson / The National
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It was heavy going for those on foot. Antonie Robertson / The National
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A tree felled by heavy rain and winds. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Driving conditions were difficult on Friday morning. Antonie Robertson / The National
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People shelter from the rain under umbrellas. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Flood waters are seen on the roads around the Ibn Batutta mall area of Dubai. James O'Hara / The National
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Flood waters are seen on the roads around the Ibn Batutta mall area of Dubai. James O'Hara / The National
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Flood waters are seen on the roads around the Ibn Batutta mall area of Dubai. James O'Hara / The National
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Waterlogged streets after heavy rain in the Al Furjan area of Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
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Tankers help to clear water from the streets in Discovery Gardens, Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
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A flooded road in the Discovery Gardens area. Pawan Singh / The National
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Heavy rain led to flooding in Discovery Gardens. Pawan Singh / The National
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A car struggles through the water in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
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Water is pumped from waterlogged streets in Discovery Gardens. Pawan Singh / The National
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Large puddles in a residential neighbourhood of Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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The aftermath of heavy rain in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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Overcast skies on Friday above Mina Port, Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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Heavy rain and strong winds brought flooding to Umm Suquim Street in Al Quoz. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Morning commuters plough through flooded streets in Al Quoz. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Dubai commuters faced a difficult journey to work early on Friday. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Morning thunderstorms brought heavy rain and flooding. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Wet weather in Dubai on Friday morning. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Some road surfaces were engulfed. Antonie Robertson / The National
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It was heavy going for those on foot. Antonie Robertson / The National
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A tree felled by heavy rain and winds. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Driving conditions were difficult on Friday morning. Antonie Robertson / The National
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People shelter from the rain under umbrellas. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Flood waters are seen on the roads around the Ibn Batutta mall area of Dubai. James O'Hara / The National
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Flood waters are seen on the roads around the Ibn Batutta mall area of Dubai. James O'Hara / The National
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Flood waters are seen on the roads around the Ibn Batutta mall area of Dubai. James O'Hara / The National