Persistent flooding along the D65 exit from Sheikh Zayed road leading into Al Quoz. Antonie Robertson / The National
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority said delays were expected as work continues to clear roads of excess water.
Antonie Robertson / The National
Many drivers had no choice but to abandon their waterlogged vehicles and take their chances on foot due to the record rainfall. Antonie Robertson / The National
The UAE was hit by more rain this week than it would expect to receive in more than a year, official figures revealed. Antonie Robertson / The National
Standing water is removed in Dubai after a major storm. Antonie Robertson / The National
Many cars were abandoned in Dubai due to the flooding. Antonie Robertson / The National
Clear skies were recorded the day after the storm. Antonie Robertson / The National
There was significant damage in parts of Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
The aftermath of heavy flooding in Dubai, with debris and abandoned cars on the street. Antonie Robertson / The National
Some roads remained waterlogged in parts of Dubai after the storm. Antonie Robertson / The National
Children play with their bicycles along a waterlogged street in Dubai's Al Furjan district. Pawan Singh / The National
Workers cut a tree uprooted by heavy rains on Tuesday in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
Water is drained from a flooded road in Al Furjan after the storm. Pawan Singh / The National
A flooded street in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, after the rain. Victor Besa / The National
Heavy rain in Dubai made parts of Sheikh Zayed Road impassable. Antonie Robertson/The National
The storm left cars marooned on flooded streets. Antonie Robertson/ The National
Many areas became impassable due to the flooding. Antonie Robertson / The National
Drivers abandoned their cars at the side of roads amid high floodwaters. Antonie Robertson/ The National
People attempt to navigate the floodwaters in Dubai.
Antonie Robertson/The National
A flooded section of road near Sheikh Zayed motorway after heavy rain. Antonie Robertson / The National
People in Dubai walk from their cars after high floodwaters made the road impassable. Antonie Robertson / The National
A partially submerged car following the heavy rain. Antonie Robertson/The National
Recovery work gets under way after the rain in central Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Large puddles and areas of water in Al Bandar in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Work begins after the rain in central Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Recovery work gets under way in Khalifa City in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Some minor damage in Khalifa City in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
A man washes away debris after the rain in Khalifa City in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Work gets under way after heavy rain hit Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Passengers check flight information on screens at the Dubai International Airport. AFP
A worker cuts through a downed tree with a chainsaw after a major storm in Dubai. AP
A car drives through floodwaters in Dubai. AP
Persistent flooding along the D65 exit from Sheikh Zayed road leading into Al Quoz. Antonie Robertson / The National
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority said delays were expected as work continues to clear roads of excess water.
Antonie Robertson / The National
Many drivers had no choice but to abandon their waterlogged vehicles and take their chances on foot due to the record rainfall. Antonie Robertson / The National
The UAE was hit by more rain this week than it would expect to receive in more than a year, official figures revealed. Antonie Robertson / The National
Standing water is removed in Dubai after a major storm. Antonie Robertson / The National
Many cars were abandoned in Dubai due to the flooding. Antonie Robertson / The National
Clear skies were recorded the day after the storm. Antonie Robertson / The National
There was significant damage in parts of Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
The aftermath of heavy flooding in Dubai, with debris and abandoned cars on the street. Antonie Robertson / The National
Some roads remained waterlogged in parts of Dubai after the storm. Antonie Robertson / The National
Children play with their bicycles along a waterlogged street in Dubai's Al Furjan district. Pawan Singh / The National
Workers cut a tree uprooted by heavy rains on Tuesday in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
Water is drained from a flooded road in Al Furjan after the storm. Pawan Singh / The National
A flooded street in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, after the rain. Victor Besa / The National
Heavy rain in Dubai made parts of Sheikh Zayed Road impassable. Antonie Robertson/The National
The storm left cars marooned on flooded streets. Antonie Robertson/ The National
Many areas became impassable due to the flooding. Antonie Robertson / The National
Drivers abandoned their cars at the side of roads amid high floodwaters. Antonie Robertson/ The National
People attempt to navigate the floodwaters in Dubai.
Antonie Robertson/The National
A flooded section of road near Sheikh Zayed motorway after heavy rain. Antonie Robertson / The National
People in Dubai walk from their cars after high floodwaters made the road impassable. Antonie Robertson / The National
A partially submerged car following the heavy rain. Antonie Robertson/The National
Recovery work gets under way after the rain in central Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Large puddles and areas of water in Al Bandar in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Work begins after the rain in central Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Recovery work gets under way in Khalifa City in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Some minor damage in Khalifa City in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
A man washes away debris after the rain in Khalifa City in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Work gets under way after heavy rain hit Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Passengers check flight information on screens at the Dubai International Airport. AFP
A worker cuts through a downed tree with a chainsaw after a major storm in Dubai. AP
A car drives through floodwaters in Dubai. AP
Aftermath of Tuesday's storms in Abu Dhabi and Dubai - in pictures
