Shoppers in Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates were ... In Oman, which borders the UAE, a separate rainstorm killed at least 20 people, including 10 schoolchildren swept away in a vehicle.

Meanwhile, emergency workers tried to clear waterlogged roads and people assessed the damage to homes and businesses after the rare rainstorm swamped the UAE. Dubai International Airport ...

Dubai International Airport ... brief pause but did not drench the spirit and resilience of UAE residents. The rainstorm was quite severe, noted at that time by Indian expat Rahul Sudheer.