Photos: Heavy rain hits parts of Dubai, Sharjah

Rain of different intensities hit parts of the UAE on Tuesday afternoon. Both residents of Dubai and Sharjah were pleasantly surprised in the afternoon by a gentle drizzle that turned into a cooling shower.

Temperatures across the country have also dropped this week. The lowest temperature recorded over the country today morning was 12°C in Jais Mountain, Ras Al Khaimah at 6:30am.

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. Make sure they are dipped (i.e. normal).

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 Sharjah roads.

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 uses his umbrella to keep from getting wet in Sharjah.

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

Rainbow over Sharjah after heavy rain on Tuesday afternoon.