Dubai skyline on a rainy day, shot from inside the Dubai Metro.
Dubai - According to the NCMS, similar weather is expected on Wednesday, with increased cloud amounts and a chance of some rain over islands and western or coastal areas of the UAE.
Published: Tue 24 Nov 2015, 2:22 PM
Last updated: Wed 25 Nov 2015, 7:33 AM
UAE residents can expect at least two more days of cloudy and sometimes rainy weather, according to the country's National Center of Meteorology and Seismology (NCMS).
Tuesday saw generally cloudy weather across the country, with rain reported in some areas and with winds reaching sometimes up to 60 kilometers per hour in coastal areas.
According to the NCMS, similar weather is expected on Wednesday, with increased cloud amounts and a chance of some rain over islands and western or coastal areas of the UAE. Moderate to fresh winds are also expected, which may cause dust to be blown over exposed areas. Waves will be "rough to very rough" in the Arabian Sea and the Sea of Oman.
Video by Rahul Gajjar / Khaleej Times
On Thursday, there is a chance of light rain, particularly in the morning. Many local residents have taken to social media to express their satisfaction with the weather.
"Rain equals happiness in the UAE. Definitely working in the backyard this afternoon!" wrote one Dubai-based Instagram user.
"Finally it rains in Dubai!" tweeted another local resident. "What amazing weather!"
"If only one could capture the smell," remarked one man.
Many others, however, urged their fellow residents to be cautious when driving in the rain.
"Live accidents happening from my balcony," tweeted a Dubai resident. "Please be extra cautious than usual."
"Reduce speeds and be extra careful Dubai drivers," he added. "Just drifted while taking a U-turn."
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A scene at Emaar Square as rains hit Dubai on Tuesday, November 24, 2015. Photo by Dhes Handumon
A woman walks as it rains at the Emaar Square in Dubai on Tuesday, November 24, 2015. Photo by Dhes Handumon
Commuters waiting for taxi as it rains at the Emaar Square in Dubai on Tuesday, November 24, 2015. KT photo by Dhes Handumon
People try to cover themselves as it rains in Dubai at DWTC on 24th Nov 2015. KT photo By Rahul Gajjar
People try to cover themselves as it rains in Dubai at DWTC on 24th Nov 2015. KT photo By Rahul Gajjar
A scene at Sharjah. Photo by M. Sajjad / Khaleej Times
A scene at Sharjah. Photo by M. Sajjad / Khaleej Times
A scene at Sharjah. Photo by M. Sajjad / Khaleej Times
A scene at Sharjah. Photo by M. Sajjad / Khaleej Times
A scene at Sharjah. Photo by M. Sajjad / Khaleej Times
A part of Emaar Square gets flooded as it heavily rains in Dubai on Tuesday, November 24, 2015. KT photo by Dhes Handumon