Hundreds of flights have been cancelled or delayed, leaving passengers stranded with limited food and water supplies.

The disruptions come after record rainfall in the Gulf region resulted in the deaths of 20 people.

Stranded passengers have expressed desperation and frustration over the lack of information and support from airport authorities.

A family of three from Cambridge, including a six-month-old baby, have been stranded at Dubai World Central Airport after their flight from Sydney was diverted.

They were supposed to arrive at Dubai International Airport but are now over 80km away.

The group of nine from the UK are currently surviving on food purchased from duty-free shops due to closed restaurants and a shortage of water and diapers.

Dubai International Airport, the world's second busiest, has been affected by adverse weather conditions, resulting in the diversion of several inbound planes and cancellation of flights.

The airport is working with emergency response teams and service partners to restore normal operations as soon as possible.