Gulf News readers share stunning pictures of lightning and heavy rainfall in the UAE

UAE storms peak with rain, lightning and hail as readers share striking scenes

Last updated: March 27, 2026 | 11:11

Devadasan K P

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Lightning streaks across the skies of Al Khan, Sharjah, in this striking capture by Nihla Anas.

Nihla Anas

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Ratul Goswami captures lightning lighting up the skies over Dubai.

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A flash of lightning over Expo Centre, Al Taawun, Sharjah, captured by Resmi Manojkumar.

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Lightning lights up Sheikh Zayed Road in this shot by Vidushi Somani.

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Water flows through a wadi in Al Ain after rainfall, captured by Gulf News reader Musthafa Manipuram.

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Children splash through rainwater in Dubai in this shot by Anoop Menon.

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A rainy day in Abu Dhabi takes on a striking black-and-white charm, captured by Gulf News reader Suganya Shaji.

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Cloudy skies over Dubai, captured by Gulf News reader Abhini Nair.

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A rainy moment in Dubai, captured by Ali Mazahir Al Qamari.

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Waterlogged streets in Sharjah, captured by Gulf News reader Ashiq Quba.

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Cloudy skies over Marina Square, Reem Island, captured by Gulf News reader Besintha Marakkarakath.

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Joyful moments as a child enjoys rainy weather, captured by Cesar Parroco.

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A blanket of clouds covers Dubai in this shot by Dinesh Kumar Ganesan.

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Overcast skies hang over Downtown Dubai in this shot by Deepesh Geriani.

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Waterlogged streets on Al Wahda Street, Sharjah, captured by Gulf News reader Frizi Ortega.

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Cloudy skies over Heera Beach, Sharjah, captured by Gulf News reader Humaira Aijaz.

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Lightning over Madinat Hind 3 area, captured by Gulf News reader Jennifer McShane Bary.

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Lightning lights up the skies over Dubai, captured by Gulf News reader Jerin Joseph Jomy.

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Cloudy skies captured by Gulf News reader Dr Naveen Aggarwal.

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Reflections shimmer on rain-soaked streets in Dubai, captured by Gulf News reader Mohamed Sharaf.

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Waterlogged streets in Sharjah, captured by Gulf News reader Neenu George.

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Rain falls over Dubai in this capture by Gulf News reader Riddhi Goswami.

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Clouds surround Burj Khalifa in this capture by Gulf News reader Seema Verma.

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After the rain, a street in Karama reflects the skies, captured by Wasim Chougle.

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After the rain in Dubai Investment Park 2, captured by Gulf News reader Riyaz Ahmed Sayed.

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Cloudy skies over Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, captured by Gulf News reader Sameel Karim.

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Thick clouds fill the sky, captured by Gulf News reader Ragid Kader.

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A post-rain view of Bur Dubai, captured by Suchith Narayana.

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Rain leaves behind mirror-like reflections in Sharjah, captured by Afi Ahmed.

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