Motorisits drive along a flooded street following heavy rains in Dubai early on April 17, 2024.
The historic flood brought much of Dubai to a standstill.
  • A historic flood brought the most rain in 75 years to the United Arab Emirates.
  • Over 800 flights have been canceled at Dubai International Airport since Tuesday.
  • Despite a stay-at-home warning, Emirates has reportedly encouraged cabin crew to report for duty.

Emirates flight attendants in Dubai were told to still report for duty while a flood left much of the city's airport underwater.