Although the rain is expected to subside, sandstorms will continue across the UAE on Monday, as strong winds blow dust and reduce visibility.
The National Centre of Meteorology forecasts cloud over much of the country, especially in northern and eastern areas.
Temperatures could reach 21°C in Abu Dhabi and 23°C in Dubai, it said.
Wind speeds may reach 55kmph by the coast and in mountainous regions.
The sea will be rough to very rough in the Arabian Gulf and moderate, becoming rough at times, in the Sea of Oman.
On Sunday, an alert was issued by the weather bureau as sandstorms and rain swept across the country.
Heavy rain fell on Dubai on Sunday afternoon as the UAE's wild month of unseasonal weather continued.
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Dusty weather on Al Reem Island. Khushnum Bhandari for The National -
Dusty and windy conditions along Abu Dhabi Corniche. Khushnum Bhandari for The National -
Sand sweeps across the highway in the Umm Nahad 3 area of Dubai. Pawan Singh/The National -
Sandstorms and rain hit Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Khushnum Bhandari for The National -
Dusty and windy along the Abu Dhabi Corniche. Khushnum Bhandari for The National -
Sandstorms in Umm Nahad 3, in Dubai, caused hazardous road conditions. Pawan Singh/The National -
Residents feeding seagulls as winds swirl along the Abu Dhabi Corniche. Khushnum Bhandari for The National
