Rain, rain go away, come again another day… OK, so that’s not happening this weekend in Dubai but that shouldn’t stop us from being stylish still.

Come ladies, when have we ever let the weather get in the way of our fashion sensibilities? Yes, it might be slightly overcast and yes, it’s drizzling, but hey it’s just another fab excuse for us to expand our wardrobes.

According to whatson.ae strong winds and thunderstorms are set to pass through the Gulf, with the UAE bracing itself for 48 hours of rainfall and reduced temperatures.

However, before you start panicking about how your Jimmy Choos sandals are going to handle the change we’ve rounded up some fool-proof, or rather, weather-proof options.

From chic leather boots to elegant rain coats and vibrant Wellington boots – OK, we are perhaps being drastic here, but the pair we have selected are pretty incredible – rainy day attire is actually more fun than our usual sunny day essentials.

Fact is, we will take any excuse to shop. Here are our top picks for rain coats and boots to wear in Dubai as the weather turns fifty shades of grey…