Thick fog covered vast areas of the capital on Tuesday morning. Jennifer Gnana / The National
Thick fog covered vast areas of the capital on Tuesday morning. Jennifer Gnana / The National
Thick fog covered vast areas of the capital on Tuesday morning. Jennifer Gnana / The National
Thick fog covered vast areas of the capital on Tuesday morning. Jennifer Gnana / The National

Heavy fog warning with 'near-zero visibility' on Dubai-Abu Dhabi road


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Heavy fog blanketed Dubai and Abu Dhabi on Tuesday morning, sparking safety warnings from police and the National Centre of Meteorology.

Motorists were urged to exercise caution, follow traffic regulations and adhere to changing speed limits to avoid accidents.

The UAE is experiencing cooler conditions, with mild temperatures across most emirates. The NCM said the weather would be fair to partly cloudy, with low clouds at times over northern and eastern areas.

Daytime temperatures are expected to range between 22°C and 27°C. Coastal areas, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi, will have average temperatures between 23°C and 25°C, while mountainous regions will be cooler.

Tuesday's advisory followed a national weather alert issued on Monday night, when officials said visibility was expected to drop significantly, to "near-zero possible" at times.

These conditions were expected to last from 12.30am until 10am.

Al Seef, Abu Dhabi, as seen from Yas Island. The National
Al Seef, Abu Dhabi, as seen from Yas Island. The National

Motorists were advised to “exercise maximum caution on the roads during these hours and adhere to all traffic regulations and safety instructions”.

Early morning fog is common on motorways connecting Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the winter months. The low-lying stretch from Jebel Ali on the outskirts of Dubai to Shamama in Abu Dhabi often sees the heaviest patches.

Updated: January 13, 2026, 7:56 AM