With memories of ice pellets smashing car windows and denting hoods still fresh in their minds, Al Ain residents are not leaving anything to chance this time. They will be 'extra careful', they say, as UAE authorities warned of heavy rain, hail and thunderstorms this weekend.

“During the last hailstorm, my neighbour’s brand new car was damaged so badly. He lost around Dh25,000 on the vehicle," said resident Semeer Moyin.
“So, now, everyone is being extra careful with their vehicles. I have only one shaded parking. So, I have covered my other car with a yoga mat. I just hope that is enough.”

His neighbours also put together makeshift shields for their cars. Some used cardboard boxes and carpets, Moyin said.

Heavy rain, thunderstorms and hail are likely to hit the country from Friday evening (March 8) until Sunday noon (March 10). Floods are expected in some areas, too.
For Heba Hussain, who recently moved to Al Ain from Abu Dhabi, the whole experience the last time it rained was 'unnerving'.

“Luckily for us, the storm didn’t cause much damage except for a few leaks here and there. Our car sustained some damage, but they were only dents,” she said.

“We will keep the cars in the basement to shield them from snow and rain. My husband will work remotely this time,” Hussain said.

“I can see some people from the neighbourhood have covered their cars as they don't have a basement like our building."

For Heba Hussain, who recently moved to Al Ain from Abu Dhabi, the whole experience the last time it rained was 'unnerving'.

“Luckily for us, the storm didn’t cause much damage except for a few leaks here and there. Our car sustained some damage, but they were only dents,” she said.

“We will keep the cars in the basement to shield them from snow and rain. My husband will work remotely this time,” Hussain said.

“I can see some people from the neighbourhood have covered their cars as they don't have a basement like our building."

For Heba Hussain, who recently moved to Al Ain from Abu Dhabi, the whole experience the last time it rained was 'unnerving'.

“Luckily for us, the storm didn’t cause much damage except for a few leaks here and there. Our car sustained some damage, but they were only dents,” she said.

“We will keep the cars in the basement to shield them from snow and rain. My husband will work remotely this time,” Hussain said.

“I can see some people from the neighbourhood have covered their cars as they don't have a basement like our building."
For Heba Hussain, who recently moved to Al Ain from Abu Dhabi, the whole experience the last time it rained was 'unnerving'.

“Luckily for us, the storm didn’t cause much damage except for a few leaks here and there. Our car sustained some damage, but they were only dents,” she said.

“We will keep the cars in the basement to shield them from snow and rain. My husband will work remotely this time,” Hussain said.

“I can see some people from the neighbourhood have covered their cars as they don't have a basement like our building."