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People head to work as rain clouds gather overhead

A motorist navigates water-logged roads in Dubai. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National

A man enjoys a walk in the early morning rain

Rain brings traffic to a standstill

People head to work in the rain on Friday morning

A man avoids rain puddles on his scooter

People head to work as rain clouds gather overhead

A motorist navigates water-logged roads in Dubai. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National

A man enjoys a walk in the early morning rain

Rain brings traffic to a standstill

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People head to work as rain clouds gather overhead

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