Look it's raining in the UAE: Dubai and Sharjah residents welcome change in weather

Scattered rains lashed parts of Dubai on the first working day of the week after Christmas. Maximum temperatures in the mountainous regions will be 20 to 15°C.

Showers along with lightning and thunder were also reported from Sharjah. A good idea when on the road when it's pouring is to slow down - it's easier for accidents to occur when patches of road are wet and slippery.

Snap shots of wet weather from Dubai roads. Minimum temperatures will fall to as low as 8 to 9°C, this week.

People enjoy an overcast day at Dubai beach.

Grocery delivery guy covers his head as he makes his rounds in Dubai. Many parts of the emirate saw heavy showers.

Residents use umbrella's to protect themselves from rain in Dubai. Some parts of UAE are gearing up for another day of rainfall tomorrow.

Come rain or shine, UAE's delivery men will stay on the roads. Neither rain nor shine can stop these riders from their mission.

With blue-grey skies and a healthy dollop of rain, Dubai really is at its most picturesque and makes for amazing Insta-worthy shots.

A pedestrian crosses a road in Dubai with puddles of rain water.

Cloudy skies are expected to continue for UAE residents this week.

The city was cloudy and wet as people continued about their daily activities driving more cautiously. Earlier, the National Center of Meteorology (NCM) issued a yellow warning indicating clouds in the western parts of the country.

Grey clouds gathered creating a cozy vibe and cool afternoon in Dubai after the rain.

A flooded road in Dubai after the heavy rain on Monday. According to the NCM forecast for Monday: "...the amount of clouds will increase gradually over scattered areas of the country accompanied by some convective clouds associated with rainfall."

Temperatures across the country have also dropped this week

Slow down when driving on a rainy day - it's tougher than it looks. If you are driving in low visibility conditions, you must turn your headlights on.

Snap shots of wet weather from Dubai roads.

With blue-grey skies and a healthy dollop of rain, Dubai really is at its most picturesque.

Slow down when driving on a rainy day - it's tougher than it looks.