UAE weather - in pictures

  • A double rainbow appears after heavy rainfall in Dubai. Sarah Forster / The National
    A double rainbow appears after heavy rainfall in Dubai. Sarah Forster / The National
  • People use a canvas sheet to shield themselves from the rain on Hamdan Street, in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
    People use a canvas sheet to shield themselves from the rain on Hamdan Street, in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
  • The waterlogged yard of Mary Mother of Jesus Mosque, in the capital. Nick March / The National
    The waterlogged yard of Mary Mother of Jesus Mosque, in the capital. Nick March / The National
  • Flooding in Al Qattara area of Al Ain. Rana Afifi/ The National
    Flooding in Al Qattara area of Al Ain. Rana Afifi/ The National
  • Flooding in Al Qattara, Al Ain. Rana Afifi/ The National
    Flooding in Al Qattara, Al Ain. Rana Afifi/ The National
  • Riding an electric scooter amid the downpours in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
    Riding an electric scooter amid the downpours in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
  • Braving the winds and rain. Victor Besa / The National
    Braving the winds and rain. Victor Besa / The National
  • The wet weather caught many pedestrians unprepared. Victor Besa / The National
    The wet weather caught many pedestrians unprepared. Victor Besa / The National
  • It was business as usual for some people, nevertheless. Victor Besa / The National
    It was business as usual for some people, nevertheless. Victor Besa / The National
  • Time to bring out the umbrellas. Victor Besa / The National
    Time to bring out the umbrellas. Victor Besa / The National
  • A woman struggles against the force of the wind as it whips her umbrella sideways in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
    A woman struggles against the force of the wind as it whips her umbrella sideways in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
  • Traffic ploughs through the heavy rain and flood water on Sheikh Zayed road in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
    Traffic ploughs through the heavy rain and flood water on Sheikh Zayed road in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
  • People have been reaching for their umbrellas as heavy rain falls on Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
    People have been reaching for their umbrellas as heavy rain falls on Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Flooding slows traffic in Al Quoz, Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
    Flooding slows traffic in Al Quoz, Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
  • A dark and grey pall hangs over Dubai as torrential rain falls. Antonie Robertson/The National
    A dark and grey pall hangs over Dubai as torrential rain falls. Antonie Robertson/The National
  • Sanitation workers clear drains that have been choked by heavy rain in Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National
    Sanitation workers clear drains that have been choked by heavy rain in Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National
  • Motorists in Dubai battle the elements. Authorities advise that only necessary journeys be made. Antonie Robertson/The National
    Motorists in Dubai battle the elements. Authorities advise that only necessary journeys be made. Antonie Robertson/The National
  • Adverse weather causes long tailbacks of traffic, testing the patience of motorists. Antonie Robertson/The National
    Adverse weather causes long tailbacks of traffic, testing the patience of motorists. Antonie Robertson/The National
  • Heavy rain fell across Dubai throughout Saturday morning. Antonie Robertson/The National
    Heavy rain fell across Dubai throughout Saturday morning. Antonie Robertson/The National
  • Motorists had to endure treacherous conditions on Dubai's roads on Saturday morning. Antonie Robertson/The National
    Motorists had to endure treacherous conditions on Dubai's roads on Saturday morning. Antonie Robertson/The National
  • Heavy rain has made driving difficult in Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National
    Heavy rain has made driving difficult in Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National
  • Police in Dubai are keeping motorists up to date with road conditions. Antonie Robertson/The National
    Police in Dubai are keeping motorists up to date with road conditions. Antonie Robertson/The National
  • Sharjah has not been spared the heavy rain. Photo: Ahmed Ramzan for The National
    Sharjah has not been spared the heavy rain. Photo: Ahmed Ramzan for The National
  • Parks in Sharjah were closed due to severe weather, authorities said. Ahmed Ramzan for The National
    Parks in Sharjah were closed due to severe weather, authorities said. Ahmed Ramzan for The National
  • The downpour as seen from a tunnel in Dubai. Ahmed Ramzan for The National
    The downpour as seen from a tunnel in Dubai. Ahmed Ramzan for The National
  • A motorist braves a waterlogged lane. Ahmed Ramzan for The National
    A motorist braves a waterlogged lane. Ahmed Ramzan for The National
  • Parked motorcycles knocked down by powerful gusts in Sharjah. Ahmed Ramzan for The National
    Parked motorcycles knocked down by powerful gusts in Sharjah. Ahmed Ramzan for The National
  • Sheltering from the rain in Sharjah. Ahmed Ramzan for The National
    Sheltering from the rain in Sharjah. Ahmed Ramzan for The National
  • Wet conditions have been forecast throughout the weekend across the emirates. Ahmed Ramzan for The National
    Wet conditions have been forecast throughout the weekend across the emirates. Ahmed Ramzan for The National