When Dubai police called for assistance

Ras Al Khaimah rings in the New Year

Crowd at Global Village

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Long queues at food outlets as crowds swell

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Sharjah residents use inflatables to wade through the water

Happy New Year, China!

Al Ittihad Road, Sharjah

Local Emirati culture at Sheikh Zayed Festival

Flood in Al Nud, Sharjah

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Sharjah floods: Residents navigate roads using makeshift boats and rafts

Prelude to NYE party

4.45pm: Overcast skies in Dubai

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Dubai Tram sees overwhelming crowds

11.03pm: Global Village celebrates New Year in Pakistan

Al Wahda Street flooded

Dubai Metro stations reopening

Russian ballerina crafts paintings with her feet while dancing

Doctor in UAE, treatment 7,000km away in Korea: World's first public telerobotic surgery trial performed for stroke

Watch: UAE residents restore broken Falaj, clean ancient irrigation system after historic storm

Watch: UAE residents clean ancient irrigation system after historic storm

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