Dubai International Airport said all arrivals would be diverted elsewhere due to the treacherous weather. All departures will continue despite the rain and thunder engulfing the UAE on Tuesday.

Observed at 23:00, Thursday 3 April BBC Weather in association with MeteoGroup, external All times are Gulf Standard Time (Asia/Dubai, GMT+4) unless otherwise stated.

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