Heavy rain hit Dubai and other parts of the UAE on Sunday, with forecasts warning more could be expected throughout the week.

The National Centre of Meteorology reported downpours across the country starting just after midnight with it urging people to stay away from areas prone to flooding.

It warned there was a chance of rainfall over some coastal, northern and eastern areas until at least 8:30pm.

It further asked people to follow official sources for weather news and avoid spreading rumours.

Footage of heavy rain across the UAE was also posted on Storm Centre, a social media account that tracks weather.

One clip showed motorists driving through heavy rain in Ajman, while another showed a torrential downpour in Umm Al Quwain. A third portrayed dark skies and showers in Khor Fakkan on the UAE's east coast, while several others showed water coursing through wadis in the Northern Emirates.

In Dubai, police seized 24 vehicles and motorcycles for dangerous driving. The force said that the drivers were engaged in hazardous and reckless driving in adverse conditions in the Al Rowaiyah area.

The NCM forecasted the possibility of more rainfall over some parts of the country on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.